Test Development Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Senior Test & Development Engineer in Kingston upon Hull. Responsibilities include designing and validating test equipment while providing leadership to junior engineers. The role offers multiple opportunities with options for permanent or contract positions, requiring experience in Defence/Aerospace and a strong understanding of electronics.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence/Aerospace or safety-regulated environments is preferred.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance is required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical support experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, manufacture, and validate test equipment at various levels.
• Lead and support junior engineers, ensuring high quality.
• Develop test hardware and collaborate with hardware/software teams.

Skills

Design functional test equipment

Leadership

System-level components

Technical documentation

Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design

Tools

Mentor Graphics

NI LabView

NI CVI

NI TestStand

C#

Job description

Job Title: Test Development Engineer, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Senior Test & Development Engineer will be responsible for designing, manufacturing, verifying, validating, and providing technical support for test equipment at board, sub-system, and system levels.

Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance. Location: Harlow (fully onsite). Duration: 12 months. Multiple opportunities available for both permanent and contract roles.

Responsibilities:

1. Design functional test equipment for circuit cards, sub-assemblies, and systems.
2. Ensure quality and provide leadership to junior engineers.
3. Document design specifications, participate in design reviews, and uphold standards.
4. Develop robust test hardware solutions for complex system requirements.
5. Implement detailed technical items with understanding of system-level components.
6. Collaborate with hardware and software engineers on system designs and interfaces.
7. Develop test hardware, software, and procedures to validate hardware operation.
8. Support manufacturing by resolving technical issues and queries.
9. Manage obsolescence and support lifecycle of test hardware.
10. Report progress of test development to supervisors and teams.
11. Adhere to Health and Safety legislation and company policies.
12. Conduct business ethically and in line with company values.
13. Undertake additional activities as requested.
14. Apply Design Review Processes and manage engineering risks and opportunities.
15. Guide Test Development processes and tools.
16. Assist in resource planning using Microsoft Project.
17. Lead small/medium test engineering programs.
18. Identify and engage SMEs for Test Development activities.
19. Contribute to development process standards and review gates.
20. Interface with external customers and suppliers.
21. Possess strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design.
22. Write comprehensive technical documentation.
23. Support design handover and management in production.
24. Support system integration and debugging.

Desired Skills:

1. Experience in Defence/Aerospace or safety-regulated environments.
2. Use of Mentor Graphics schematic and PCB layout tools.
3. Understanding of PXI/d LXI test architectures.
4. Knowledge of Measurement Uncertainty in test design.
5. Experience with NI LabView, NI CVI, NI TestStand, C#.