Test Development Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks a Senior Test & Development Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Watford, responsible for designing and verifying test equipment in a defence/aerospace context. The role includes leading junior engineers and ensuring compliance with safety legislation while developing solutions for complex system requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence/Aerospace or safety-regulated environments desired.
• Proficiency with Mentor Graphics tools and understanding of test architectures PXI/IXI.
• Understanding of Measurement Uncertainty in test design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test equipment for circuit cards and systems.
• Ensure quality of test equipment and document specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers to design system interfaces.

Skills

Design functional test equipment

Leadership to junior engineers

Analog and digital circuit design

Technical documentation

Tools

Mentor Graphics

NI LabView

NI TestStand

C#

Job description

Job Title: Test Development Engineer, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client:

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, 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-month contract

We have multiple opportunities available with this team, including both permanent and contract positions!

Responsibilities:

1. Design functional test equipment for circuit cards, sub-assemblies, and systems.
2. Ensure the quality of test equipment and provide leadership to junior engineers.
3. Document design specifications and participate in design reviews.
4. Create robust and reliable test hardware solutions for complex system requirements.
5. Implement detailed technical items with an understanding of system-level components.
6. Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to design system interfaces and protocols.
7. Develop test hardware, software, and procedures to verify hardware operation.
8. Support manufacturing by addressing product queries and resolving technical issues.
9. Manage obsolescence and support the lifecycle of test hardware.
10. Report on progress of test development to supervisors and teams.
11. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and company policies.
12. Conduct activities in line with company values and ethics.
13. Support other activities as requested by management.
14. Apply Design Review Processes.
15. Manage engineering risks and opportunities.
16. Guide Test Development processes and tools.
17. Participate in resource planning using Microsoft Project.
18. Lead small/medium scale test engineering programs.
19. Engage SMEs to support activities.
20. Approve and contribute to standard/test development processes.
21. Act as key interface to external customers and suppliers.
22. Possess excellent knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design.
23. Write comprehensive technical documentation.
24. Support design handover and management in production.
25. Support/debug system integration.

Desired Skills:

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