Senior Test Engineer — Power Electronics, Onsite Impact

SR2; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SR2 is seeking a hands-on Senior Test Engineer to help grow the test capability for high‑performance electrical systems in the UK defence sector. You’ll decide what to test, how to measure it, and what equipment is needed, working alongside design engineers to influence hardware iterations.

The role initially focuses on power electronics and electric drives, with potential to broaden into motor characterisation and broader product verification as the capability expands.

Qualifications

• Hands-on test, development or characterisation experience in high‑power systems.
• Experience with electrical measurement equipment and instrumentation.
• Ability to analyze test data and translate results into engineering actions.
• Experience building or modifying test rigs and instrumentation.
• Test automation or data acquisition using Python or LabVIEW.

Responsibilities

• Build or modify test rigs and instrumentation to test hardware.
• Decide what needs testing and how to measure it effectively.
• Analyze test data and translate results into engineering decisions.
• Work closely with design engineers to influence hardware iterations.
• Develop the test capability beyond inherited procedures.

Skills

Power electronics

Electrical testing

Test instrumentation

Data analysis

Python

LabVIEW

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Current probes

Power analysers

DAQ equipment

Job description

SR2 is seeking a hands-on Senior Test Engineer to help grow the test capability for high‑performance electrical systems in the UK defence sector. You’ll decide what to test, how to measure it, and what equipment is needed, working alongside design engineers to influence hardware iterations.

The role initially focuses on power electronics and electric drives, with potential to broaden into motor characterisation and broader product verification as the capability expands.