Senior Electro-Optical Test Solutions Engineer

Catering; Basildon; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo is seeking a Senior Test Solutions Engineer for a basildon-based contract role. You will support design, development and ongoing support of electro-optical test equipment and test processes across production stages.

The role requires hands-on lab testing, data analysis, and documentation with a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to ensure successful test system delivery within the defence and security sector.

Qualifications

• HND or higher qualification in System, Electrical, Electronic, or related engineering.
• Experience in electrical testing, electro-optics, environmental testing or acoustic testing.
• Practical experience with lab-based testing, diagnostics, and measurement.
• Good understanding of test instrumentation and data analysis.
• Ability to follow and contribute to structured engineering processes.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting product-level test requirements to support test strategies and systems.
• Supporting the design and commissioning of test systems used in development and production.
• Participating in the integration, verification, and validation of test solutions.
• Performing hands-on laboratory testing and measurement using electro-optical instrumentation.
• Writing and reviewing technical documentation including test procedures and user instructions.
• Working closely with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure successful product and test system delivery.

Skills

Lab-based testing

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

HND or higher in System, Electrical, Electronic engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

ECAD tools

Job description

Leonardo is seeking a Senior Test Solutions Engineer for a basildon-based contract role. You will support design, development and ongoing support of electro-optical test equipment and test processes across production stages.

The role requires hands-on lab testing, data analysis, and documentation with a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to ensure successful test system delivery within the defence and security sector.