R&D Test System Engineer

ARM; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 45,460 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

ARM in Cheltenham is seeking a Test System Engineer for a 3-month contract to design and assemble test rigs for electrical power distribution units. The role involves mechanical build, wiring, commissioning, and strict adherence to safety procedures.

You will observe commissioning procedures, report progress daily to the project leadership, and bring hands-on electro‑mechanical test equipment experience to the team.

Qualifications

• HND/HNC or equivalent technical experience.
• Previous experience building test system rigs.
• Experience working with electro‑mechanical test equipment, including rack build, instrumentation, wiring, plumbing, troubleshooting, and bring‑up.
• Experience with liquid cooling systems.

Responsibilities

• Build test rigs to plan and execute test campaigns.
• Mechanical build, wiring and commissioning of test rack for Electrical Power Distribution Unit Mechanical build.
• Observe safety rules in all work areas.
• Follow commissioning procedures for test rigs.
• Report progress daily to project leadership.

Skills

Test system design

Safety compliance

Daily reporting

Education

HND/HNC or equivalent

Tools

Test rigs

Instrumentation

Wiring & plumbing

Liquid cooling systems

Job description

Test System Engineer

Cheltenham

3-Month Contract

Paying up to £55p/h (Inside IR35)

Key Responsibilities

• Building test rigs to plan.
• Mechanical build, wiring and commissioning of test rack for Electrical Power Distribution Unit Mechanical build.
• Observing safety rules in all work areas.
• Following commissioning procedures for test rigs.
• Reporting progress daily to project leadership.

Required Experience

• HND/HNC or equivalent technical experience.
• Previous experience building test system rigs.
• Experience working with electro‑mechanical test equipment, including rack build, instrumentation, wiring, plumbing, troubleshooting, and bring‑up.
• Experience with liquid cooling systems.