Senior Test Engineer – Onsite, Underwater Robotics

Saab; Fareham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK is seeking a Lead Test Engineer for the Fareham Campus to drive electro‑mechanical test solutions across development and production lifecycles. You will lead a team of Test Engineers and coordinate external partners to ensure robust verification and validation of complex systems.

The role requires strong LabVIEW/TestStand expertise, Python/C/C++, data analysis, and excellent communication. You will own test case definitions, test jigs and software, and deliver high-quality reports while

Qualifications

• HNC or degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in supervising staff and workload management.
• Proficient in LabVIEW/TestStand and data analysis.
• 3 years in a test-focused role or test equipment development.
• Ability to work unsupervised to tight timescales.
• Excellent communicator; reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Test Engineer and guide Test Engineers.
• Line manage Test Engineering group and coordinate external 3rd parties.
• Derive test requirements from master/system specs.
• Design and communicate test cases for electro-mechanical systems.
• Close workload packages and prepare Test Reports.
• Design test jigs, harnesses and software for test execution.
• Run data processing and store results in databases.
• Manage internal test facilities and liaison with external facilities.
• Fault finding and analysis.
• Present results and findings.

Skills

Test engineering

Team leadership

LabVIEW

TestStand

Python

C/C++

Data analysis

Electrical engineering

Documentation

Test equipment

Communication

Problem solving

Education

HNC or Degree in relevant engineering

Electrical & Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

DOORS

Job description

Saab UK is seeking a Lead Test Engineer for the Fareham Campus to drive electro‑mechanical test solutions across development and production lifecycles. You will lead a team of Test Engineers and coordinate external partners to ensure robust verification and validation of complex systems.

The role requires strong LabVIEW/TestStand expertise, Python/C/C++, data analysis, and excellent communication. You will own test case definitions, test jigs and software, and deliver high-quality reports while