Senior Test Engineer

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd in Basildon seeks a Senior Test Engineer to support electro‑optical test equipment for Precision Guidance products from early development through production.

You will interpret test requirements, design and commission test systems, and participate in integration, verification and validation. Hands-on laboratory testing and documentation of procedures are essential, with close collaboration across hardware, software, optical and systems teams.

Qualifications

• HND or higher qualification in System, Electrical, Electronic, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience in Electrical testing, Electro-optics, Environmental testing or acoustic testing.
• Practical lab-based testing, diagnostics and measurement.
• Good understanding of test instrumentation and data analysis.
• Experience with test software tools (LabVIEW, MATLAB or similar).
• Soldering experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of mechanical design and STTE.
• Familiarity with ECAD tools.
• Awareness of environmental effects on hardware performance.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting product-level test requirements to define and implement test strategies and systems.
• Supporting design and commissioning of test systems used in development and production.
• Participating in 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.
• Collaborating with hardware, software, optical and systems engineers to ensure successful product and test system delivery.

Skills

Electrical testing

Electro-optics

Environmental testing

Acoustic testing

Lab-based testing

Test instrumentation

Data analysis

Test software tools

Soldering

Mechanical design

ECAD tools

Environmental effects on hardware

Education

HND or higher in System/Electrical/Electronic engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

ECAD tools

Job description

Senior Test Engineer

Basildon

6-month contract

Paying up to £60p/h (Inside IR35)

Please note - Due to the nature of the work, you'll be required to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security Clearance (SC Clearance)

Overview: As a Senior Test Engineer, you will support the design, development, and ongoing support of electro-optical test equipment and test processes for a range of Precision Guidance products - from early development through to production.

Responsibilities:

• Interpreting product-level test requirements to support the definition and implementation of 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 (hardware, software, optical and systems engineers) to ensure successful product and test system delivery

Essential Skills & Experience

• HND or higher qualification in System, Electrical, Electronic, or related engineering discipline


• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Electrical testing, Electro-optics, Environmental testing, acoustic testing


• Practical experience with lab-based testing, diagnostics, and measurement


• Good understanding of test instrumentation and data analysis


• Experience with test software tools (e.g. LabVIEW, MATLAB or similar)


• Soldering Experience - Desirable


• Knowledge of mechanical design and STTE.


• Understanding and Knowledge of using industry-standard ECAD tools


• Awareness of environmental effects on hardware performance