Systems Test Engineer

1000 Brompton Bicycle Ltd; Greenford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Fortnight

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Profit share bonus

Bike and parts discounts

Staff loan bike

Free breakfast

Learning and development

Job summary

1000 Brompton Bicycle Ltd in Greenford invites a hands-on Systems Test Engineer to lead V&V activities for our electric drive systems, testing software and hardware across Brompton product lines. You will design, execute and document tests in the lab, validate outsourced components like batteries, and help evolve validation methods while collaborating with software, electronics and mechanical engineers.

This role offers a challenging, fast-paced environment where precision, teamwork and

Qualifications

• Experience in system V&V for electro-mechanical products.
• Hands-on testing with lab equipment and test rigs.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex interactions between software, electronics and mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test and validate SW/HW for electric drive systems.
• Validate outsourced components (batteries, sensors, HMI).
• Identify issues, perform root cause analysis and propose fixes.
• Plan, develop and document new test methods and scripts.
• Maintain test jigs and equipment and expand testing capabilities.
• Support failure mode and effect analyses and validation mitigations.
• Drive V&V best practices and continuous improvement.

Skills

Systems V&V

Lab testing

Test rigs

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Engineering Technician

Tools

CAD

Python

Automation scripts

Job description

Job Title: Systems Test Engineer Location: Greenford (Hybrid - 3 days in the office) Reports to: Systems Engineering Lead

About the Company

Our purpose is to change the way people live in cities. By providing the means to commute or explore with a bike that you can take anywhere and store anywhere, we can make cities better places to live. We want to increase people's freedom, improve their health and reduce society's impact on the environment. We make more than just a bicycle, and we are more than just a bicycle company. We continue to make the Brompton in West London, where we started in 1975, but our product has travelled far - we now export 80% of our bicycles to 47 countries. In the past 3 years we have invested in a new purpose-built production facility, transformed our digital architecture, opened new flagship stores and had our biggest product launch in company history and we're not stopping there... To truly deliver on our purpose, we need passionate, innovative and talented people that want to challenge the status quo and make an impact. We can offer you a job you won't find anywhere else.

The Role

We are seeking a hands-on Systems Integration Engineer to join our team and ensure the reliability and excellence of our future electric drive systems. In this role, you will run comprehensive Verification and Validation (V&V) activities across our integrated software and hardware platforms. You will be responsible for testing electric drive system prototypes to support the integration of the electrical drive system on current and future Brompton product lines. Your work will span from validating the safety and compliance of software releases to verifying outsourced hardware components like batteries. This role combines rigorous systems thinking with a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will not only execute tests but also define the future of our validation landscape by developing new test methods, identifying innovative solutions to engineering problems, and maintaining the specialized equipment and jigs essential for our success. You will have a direct impact on the safety, performance, and "ride feel" of our products as they reach the hands of thousands of riders.

About You

The successful candidate won't hesitate to get hands-on in the lab to test any part of an electric-assisted bicycle. You should have an eye for detail when defining V&V best practices yet remain adaptable when troubleshooting in a fast-paced development environment. Clear communication and a collaborative mindset are essential as you translate test results into actionable insights with the wider development team, made-up of system, software, and electronic engineers, ensuring components are fit for purpose on the final product. We're looking for someone who approaches validation with systems thinking. You are comfortable taking ownership of the test environment and passionate about driving continuous process improvements to elevate our validation standards.

What the job involves

• Assemble, and test electro-mechanical components and electric drive systems to validate SW, HW and technologies.
• Validate outsourced components, (e.g. battery systems, HMI's and sensors) for performance, safety, and reliability requirements.
• Identify integration issues and bugs, performing route cause analysis and propose fixes or mitigations in a timely manner.
• Plan, develop and document new test methods, test scripts and procedures.
• Take responsibility for the maintenance and risk assessment of test jigs and equipment, and identifying additional hardware required to expand our testing capabilities.
• Support failure mode and effect analysis analyses, ensuring all suitable validation activities are addressed as mitigations.
• Drive the definition of V&V best practices and continuous improvements.

Who you are

• Experience in a systems V&V of electro-mechanical products within consumer electronics or medium-scale systems in regulated industries (e.g., automotive, aerospace, or medical devices).
• Experience in using testing to guide investigations of electro-mechanical systems and a comfort level working with physical test rigs and laboratory equipment.
• Ability to understand complex interactions between software, electronics, and mechanical subsystems.
• Analytical and a problem solver.
• Comfortable communicating test results, risks and status and ability to collaborate efficiently with different teams and stakeholders.
• Engineering Technician or bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of validation tools, CAD and experience with automated testing scripts and knowledge of Python is desirable.
• Experience and knowledge on relevant technologies including battery, sensors and actuator technologies is desirable.
• Experience and proficiency using Artificial Intelligence (AI) based tools for test automation and reporting is desirable.
• A proactive attitude toward teamwork and a desire to foster an innovative, quality-focused atmosphere within the department.

Why Brompton?

Because we make bikes that surprise and delight, we want people who do the same. Your work matters. You’ll get hands-on, tackle real problems, and see the results on the streets, on the train and across cities around the world. At Brompton, craft, curiosity and community come together every day and you’ll be part of it.

Benefits at Brompton:

• Brompton offers you an excellent working environment with enthusiastic colleagues who get along, communicate and co-operate well with each other.
• The working climate is informal, but we work hard.
• Next to good terms of employment, Brompton offers you the opportunity to work in a responsible and challenging job within a dynamic, international and ambitious environment.
• 9 Day Fortnight - This is a flexible working pattern which individuals can opt in for where an employee works their contractual hours across 9 days instead of 10 days. (i.e. 80 hours across 9 days instead of 10 days). This mean the individual would work an additional hour across Monday to Thursday (across the 2 week period) to gain their Friday off.
• Annual Leave - 25 days annual leave, plus all UK bank holidays, prorated
• Competitive Salary - Plus workplace pension scheme and profit share bonus.
• Brompton Discount - Get ready to bike in style, as all employee's receive up to 60% off their very own bike and accessories, plus there are discounts for your friends and family too.
• Staff Loan Bike - All employees are eligible to receive a Brompton Bicycle which they can use free of charge for up to 3 months
• Free Breakfast - Unlimited, all-day access to an array of fruit and cereal
• Breakout Areas - Unwind on the mezzanine floor which contains a ping-pong, foosball and pool table and other games like darts and a giant Connect-4!
• Learning and Development - Access to free LinkedIn Learning and opportunity to devote some of your time at work to personal development. We value professional development and actively promote internal promotions and opportunities.
• Benefits - Workplace Pension Scheme, Flexible Working, Cycle to Work Scheme and other benefits.
• Mental Health - We provide access to a confidential EAP that offers counselling, resources and support for various mental health challenges.
• Paid Leave - We offer an enhanced Family, Paternity and Maternity leave pay.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Commitment

Regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, culture, educational background, parental status, neurodiversity or disability - whoever you are, if you're passionate about your work, curious, relentless and customer-obsessed, we want to hear from you.

Our Values

We Take Pride - Quality is born in the details

We Build Community - A Brompton brings people together

We Are Human - Being ourselves create magic

We Are Curious - Inspiration is everywhere

We Bring Energy - Our movement and momentum are infectious

Brompton Bicycle is more than just a company - we're a community of innovators who are passionate about changing the world, one bike at a time.

Our bikes are not just a means of transportation - they're a reflection of our values, creativity, and commitment to excellence.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce at our company.

At Brompton we aspire to engage with diverse individuals, communities, and organisations in order to continue to nurture a rich diverse culture.

We Take Pride - Quality is born in the details

We Build Community - A Brompton brings people together

We Are Human - Being ourselves create magic

We Are Curious - Inspiration is everywhere

We Bring Energy - Our movement and momentum are infectious