Senior Test Engineer

Platform Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead testing initiatives for electric drive systems. This role involves developing test strategies, optimizing test facilities, and performing data analysis in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant engineering field and hands-on experience with LabVIEW and NI PXI, contributing to innovative solutions in electric mobility technology.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience with testing complex systems.
• Strong knowledge in instrumentation and measurement integrity.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimise dynamometer and test facilities.
• Plan and execute verification and validation testing.
• Design scalable test systems and develop automation strategies.

Skills

Testing complex electro-mechanical systems

Data analysis and signal processing (MATLAB, FFT, DSP)

Structured problem-solving

Experience with LabVIEW

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Embedded, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NI PXI

DAQ and instrumentation

Job description

Senior Test Engineer Electric Drive Systems

Salary: £60,000 £70,000
Location: Norwich (Hybrid)

A fast-growing electric mobility technology company is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead and scale electric drive-system testing. The role focuses on test strategy, automation, and delivering high-quality validation data to support product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and optimise dynamometer and test facilities
• Plan and execute V&V, benchmarking, and lifecycle testing
• Design scalable test systems and develop LabVIEW automation
• Analyse test data and produce performance reports
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions
• Mentor and support junior test engineers
• Ensure standards compliance, safety, and calibration
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Embedded, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Experience testing complex electro-mechanical systems
• Strong knowledge of DAQ, instrumentation, and measurement integrity
• Hands-on experience with NI PXI and LabVIEW
• Data analysis and signal processing skills (MATLAB, FFT, DSP)
• Experience commissioning test rigs and fixtures
• Structured problem-solving and RCA capability
• Detail-oriented and comfortable in a scaling environment