Senior Development Test Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join their Fareham team. This role involves leading a team in developing test solutions for electro-mechanical products, ensuring compliance with rigorous standards. You'll manage the entire test lifecycle, from defining requirements to executing tests and analyzing results. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, this position offers an exciting opportunity to work on multidisciplinary systems and contribute to cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for engineering and a proactive mindset, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a test-focused role or test equipment development.
• Proven experience in data capture and analysis.
• Competent in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting Test Engineers as a Senior Test Engineer.
• Designing and planning test cases for electro-mechanical systems.
• Conducting fault finding and failure analysis.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Test Equipment Development

Data Capture and Analysis

Leadership Skills

Scripting Languages (Python, C, C++)

Verification & Validation Processes

Communication Skills

Innovative Mindset

Education

HNC or Degree in Engineering

Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Qualification

Tools

National Instruments LabView

TestStand

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

System Engineering Tools (EA, DOORS)

Job description

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, with specialisations including software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

As part of the global Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources of a larger corporation. Saab employs over 22,000 people worldwide, operating on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry enable us to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating future threats. We invest 23% of our revenue into R&D, collaborating with industry and academia.

Saab offers employees growth opportunities, values diversity, and promotes a healthy work-life balance, fostering a supportive and fulfilling workplace environment.

The Role:

This is a new onsite role at our Fareham premises, involving engineering test solutions for electro-mechanical products to ensure systems meet product requirements. The role encompasses managing the full lifecycle of test engineering activities, from defining test cases to developing test tools and executing tests. It requires broad engineering knowledge, creativity, and drive.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting Test Engineers as a Senior Test Engineer.
• Analyzing requirements and conformance specifications to derive test requirements.
• Designing and planning test cases for electro-mechanical systems across development and production phases.
• Managing workload within the team and with external third parties.
• Closing workload packages, managing test reports, and supporting investigation conclusions.
• Designing test jigs, harnesses, and software for test execution, including automation where appropriate.
• Implementing data processing and analysis software to extract relevant results.
• Managing internal test facilities and liaising with external test providers.
• Executing tests safely and effectively.
• Conducting fault finding and failure analysis.
• Documenting and presenting results and findings.

Qualifications and skills:

• HNC or Degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• Competent in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles.
• Understanding of Software principles related to embedded systems and tool chains.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with National Instruments LabView and TestStand.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Visual Basic, C, C++.
• Minimum 3 years in a test-focused role or test equipment development.
• Proven experience in data capture and analysis.
• Expertise in Verification & Validation processes and tools.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary systems (electrical, mechanical, software).
• Knowledge of test equipment, platforms, and data logging.
• Ability to produce high-quality test reports.
• Innovative mindset with strong technical awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Leadership skills to coach, mentor, and prioritize workload.
• Enthusiasm and proactive personality.
• Additional desirable qualifications include:
• Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering qualification, NI Certified Developer.
• Experience with system engineering tools (EA, DOORS), offshore/subsea industry knowledge, product certification, and standards (CE, DNV).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with data archiving and customer-facing roles.