Test Development Engineer

Line Up Aviation; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency seeks a Hardware Design Engineer for a 6-month contract in Stevenage. The engineer will develop and validate test system hardware solutions, manage team activities, and support design specifications. Candidates should have proven hardware design experience and knowledge of testing phases. This role offers a competitive pay rate of £50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hardware design, integration, and validation of test systems.
• Knowledge of test needs for product lifecycle development.
• Experience with Design Proving and performance testing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications and develop designs adhering to quality standards.
• Conduct design appraisals to maintain standards.
• Define test approaches and identify improvements.
• Support business opportunities and prepare bids.

Skills

Hardware design

Test system integration

Environmental testing

EMC testing

Document writing

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a talented Hardware Design Engineer to join our client's Test Equipment Hardware Design Capability team on a 6-month contract. Part of the Test Equipment Centre of Excellence (TE CofEx), this team designs, integrates, and validates innovative test system hardware solutions that support products throughout their lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects, ensure technical excellence, and help drive engineering success.

Role

Test Development Engineer

Contract & Location

Pay: £50 per hour Via Umbrella

Location: Stevenage

Contract: Monday - Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 Months Contract

IR35 Status: Inside

Security Clearance: SC Required however can start on BPSS

Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications & develop designs in line with all quality and technical standards.
• Develop proposals for investigations & solutions, following investigation and analysis of technical issues.
• Carry out design appraisals to ensure all standards are maintained.
• Define & specify test approaches, identifying any potential improvements to test/diagnostic processes.
• Carry out team planning, risk management and quality activities in collaboration with the Engineering Project Manager.
• Production of documentation to support the in-service use of products.
• Support the identification of business opportunities and the preparation of bids.
• Manage assigned budgets and lead, develop and motivate team members.
• Report against work programmes.
• Make Engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility.
• Ensure team size & capability mix is optimised for successful delivery of work packages & projects.
• Support of less experienced team members.
• Keep up to date in the relevant technical areas.

Essential Experience

• Skilled Hardware Design Engineers with proven experience to support the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions.
• Knowledge of test needs and techniques in support of product life cycle development.
• Experience of Design Proving and performance testing during development.
• Experience of Environmental and EMC testing during qualification.
• Strong document writing skills associated with Test Equipment hardware design needs.
• Experience of managing packages of work is highly desirable.

Application

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation