Senior Test Solutions Engineer – Full Time – Basildon

Catering; Basildon; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo is seeking a Senior Test Solutions Engineer for a basildon-based contract role. You will support design, development and ongoing support of electro-optical test equipment and test processes across production stages.

The role requires hands-on lab testing, data analysis, and documentation with a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to ensure successful test system delivery within the defence and security sector.

Qualifications

• HND or higher qualification in System, Electrical, Electronic, or related engineering.
• Experience in electrical testing, electro-optics, environmental testing or acoustic testing.
• Practical experience with lab-based testing, diagnostics, and measurement.
• Good understanding of test instrumentation and data analysis.
• Ability to follow and contribute to structured engineering processes.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting product-level test requirements to support test strategies and systems.
• Supporting the design and commissioning of test systems used in development and production.
• Participating in the integration, verification, and validation of test solutions.
• Performing hands-on laboratory testing and measurement using electro-optical instrumentation.
• Writing and reviewing technical documentation including test procedures and user instructions.
• Working closely with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure successful product and test system delivery.

Skills

Lab-based testing

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

HND or higher in System, Electrical, Electronic engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

ECAD tools

Job description

Senior Test Solutions Engineer – 1760

Onsite in Basildon
Intially until 27/01/27 (might be extended)
£60ph, UMB inside IR35
SC required, can start on BPSS clearance

Our client, a leading name in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Test Solutions Engineer to join their team on a contract basis in Basildon. This role involves supporting the design, development, and ongoing support of electro-optical test equipment and test processes for Leonardo’s range of Precision Guidance products, through the development to production stages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpreting product-level test requirements to support the definition and implementation of test strategies and systems
• Supporting the design and commissioning of test systems used in development and production
• Participating in the integration, verification, and validation of test solutions
• Performing hands-on laboratory testing and measurement using electro-optical instrumentation
• Writing and reviewing technical documentation including test procedures and user instructions
• Working closely with cross-disciplinary teams (hardware, software, optical and systems engineers) to ensure successful product and test system delivery

Job Requirements:

• HND or higher qualification in System, Electrical, Electronic, or related engineering discipline
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Electrical testing, Electro-optics, Environmental testing, acoustic testing
• Practical experience with lab-based testing, diagnostics, and measurement
• Good understanding of test instrumentation and data analysis
• Ability to follow and contribute to structured engineering processes
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a team

Desirable:

• Experience with test software tools (e.g. LabVIEW, MATLAB or similar)
• Soldering Experience
• Knowledge of mechanical design and STTE
• Understanding and knowledge of using industry standard ECAD tools
• Awareness of environmental effects on hardware performance

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on exciting projects within the defence and security industry. If you are a qualified and experienced engineer looking for an engaging contract role, we would love to hear from you.

Salary: £60/hour

Job Type: Contract

Location: Basildon, Essex