Senior Test Engineer

JR United Kingdom; King's Lynn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is searching for a Senior Test Engineer to join their innovative team focused on electric motor and drive system development. The role involves testing and validating next-generation electric propulsion systems, leading juniors, and managing testing operations in a hybrid work environment. Offering competitive salary and flexible contract options, this opportunity is perfect for candidates passionate about electric mobility.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible contract options

Collaborative, innovation-led environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in automotive or e-mobility sector.
• Proficient in testing and validation methodologies.
• Solid knowledge of electronics and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage test facilities and schedules for electric drive systems.
• Develop and validate automated test code in NI LabVIEW.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Testing electro-mechanical systems

Data acquisition principles

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Coaching and mentoring

Education

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

Tools

NI LabVIEW

MATLAB

PXI Data Acquisition systems

Job description

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Location: Norwich – Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)

Contract Type: Permanent or Contract

Competitive Salary/ Rate + Benefits

About the Role:

ARCA Resourcing is working with an innovative technology scale-up specialising in electric motor and drive system development. We’re looking for a talented and motivated Senior Test Engineer to join their expanding team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll play a key part in testing, validating, and improving next-generation electric propulsion systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and operate test facilities and schedules for electric drive systems.
• Design test architectures and rigs to meet verification and validation requirements.
• Develop and validate automated test code in NI LabVIEW, in line with BSI-60034-1 standards.
• Process and analyse test data to ensure reliability and accuracy.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, providing training and day-to-day technical support.
• Perform root cause analysis for test failures and system issues.
• Produce clear, detailed technical reports for stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Degree (BEng/BSc or equivalent) in Electronics, Embedded Systems, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong experience testing electro-mechanical systems – ideally in the automotive or e-mobility sector.
• Proficient in NI LabVIEW, MATLAB, and PXI Data Acquisition systems.
• Solid knowledge of electronics measurement and data acquisition principles.

Why Apply?

• Join a forward-thinking company shaping the future of electric mobility.
• Work in a collaborative, innovation-led environment.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible contract options – permanent or contract roles available.

Interested?

Apply today to take the next step in your career with ARCA Resourcing. If you’re passionate about testing and validation in the electric mobility space, we’d love to hear from you.