Test Equipment Design Engineer

Meritus; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Defence organisation is looking for a Test Equipment Design Engineer for a 6-month contract in Stevenage, requiring a strong background in hardware design and test equipment engineering. This role includes designing test system hardware and leading technical standards in a collaborative environment. Candidates should be eligible for SC clearance and the position offers £50 per hour with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Strong background in hardware design and test equipment engineering.
• Proven experience integrating and validating test system hardware solutions.
• Knowledge of product life cycle testing methods.
• Experience in EMC and environmental testing.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing test system hardware.
• Defining specifications and test approaches.
• Leading design appraisals for technical solutions.
• Supporting environmental and performance testing.
• Documenting designs and producing support material.
• Contributing to investigations and new business proposals.
• Taking ownership of work packages.
• Supporting and mentoring less experienced engineers.

Skills

Hardware design

Test equipment engineering

Technical documentation

Team management

Job description

Overview

Meritus are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious Defence organisation who are looking for a Test Equipment Design Engineer. This role is for 6 months initially (will extend), 50% onsite requirement, and you must be eligible for SC clearance. The role pays £50 per hour.

Role Description: You will join the Test Equipment Centre of Excellence, a collaborative group within the Electronic Engineering Directorate. This team shapes the test hardware used to validate some of the most advanced products in the business. You’ll be surrounded by experts, given the space to grow your skills, and trusted to make a real impact on projects that matter.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing test system hardware that underpins product validation
• Defining specifications, test approaches and diagnostic processes to raise the bar in quality
• Leading design appraisals, ensuring solutions meet technical and industry standards
• Supporting environmental, EMC and performance testing during development and qualification
• Documenting designs and producing in-service support material
• Contributing to investigations, proposals and bids for new business opportunities
• Taking ownership of work packages, including planning, risk management and reporting
• Supporting and mentoring less experienced engineers while building your leadership profile

Qualifications

• Strong background in hardware design and test equipment engineering
• Proven experience integrating and validating test system hardware solutions
• Knowledge of product life cycle testing methods, from design proving to performance validation
• Experience in EMC and environmental testing within development or qualification programmes
• Excellent technical documentation skills
• Experience managing work packages or small teams is highly desirable

Benefits / What’s in it for you

• Work on diverse and technically challenging projects that keep your skills sharp
• Be part of a respected centre of excellence where collaboration and innovation thrive
• Grow your leadership skills through mentoring opportunities and responsibility for work packages
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits and hybrid working options for better work-life balance