Senior Test Engineer

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

Job summary

A fast-growing electric mobility technology company in Norwich is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead the testing of electric drive systems. The role involves optimizing test facilities, planning and executing validation testing, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and hands-on experience with LabVIEW automation. This hybrid position offers a salary between £60,000-£70,000 and provides a dynamic work environment focusing on innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering field is required.
• Experience with complex electro-mechanical systems needed.
• Familiarity with NI PXI and LabVIEW is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimise dynamometer and test facilities.
• Plan and execute V&V, benchmarking, and lifecycle testing.
• Mentor and support junior test engineers.

Skills

Electro-mechanical systems testing

Data analysis skills

LabVIEW automation

Structured problem-solving

DAQ and instrumentation

Education

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

Tools

NI PXI

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

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