Test Equipment Hardware Engineer

Groupe SII; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SII is looking for a skilled Test Equipment Hardware Engineer to join the team focused on innovative solutions for next-generation space systems. This role combines technical expertise with collaboration to ensure the precision, reliability, and compliance of test equipment. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits that foster professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive Basic Salary

6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a salary sacrifice

Private Medical Insurance

Life Cover and Income Protection

25 days holiday

5 days full sick pay per year

Cycle to Work & TechScheme

Corporate access to the Udemy platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Test Equipment Hardware Engineer in aerospace, defence, or high-reliability electronics.
• Deep understanding of the lifecycle of test equipment.
• Strong hands-on experience with data acquisition and test automation.

Responsibilities

• Design hardware test solutions for verifying space components.
• Build and maintain test equipment ensuring high reliability.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate test solutions across functions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Innovation

Collaboration

Tools

Lab instrumentation

Job description

SII Group delivers Digital Services, IT, Engineering, and Consulting to diverse industries, enabling digital transformation through our commitment to Growth, People, and CSR.

With over 16,000 professionals across 21 countries, we’re recognised as a “Great Place to Work” for fostering a high-trust culture. Our core values of Trust, Commitment, Accountability, Passion, Creativity, and Transparency drive our work package delivery, ensuring we meet and exceed client expectations as a committed partner.

Since 2016, SII UK has supported top Aerospace & Defence, Aviation, Transportation, and Finance clients, empowering digital transformation with industry-leading engineering expertise.

Let’s Tech Together is our promise to encourage innovation and teamwork. We support our engineers with development opportunities and a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued and empowered.

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THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced and seasoned Test Equipment Hardware Engineer to join our dynamic team developing next-generation space systems. This is a broad and impactful role requiring strong technical expertise, innovation, and problem-solving across the full lifecycle of test equipment development. You will be instrumental in supporting the verification and validation of our space hardware by designing and maintaining cutting-edge lab test solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design innovative hardware test solutions to support verification of space-bound components and systems.
• Build robust, scalable test equipment with precision and reliability.
• Test systems to ensure functionality, reliability, and compliance with space-grade performance requirements.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment to ensure consistent and accurate performance over time.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, hardware, and software teams to understand test needs and integrate solutions seamlessly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes, tooling, and documentation.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Proven experience as a Test Equipment Hardware Engineer in aerospace, defence, or high-reliability electronics environments.
• Deep understanding of the full lifecycle of test equipment: concept, design, integration, verification, and support.
• Strong hands-on experience with lab instrumentation, signal routing, data acquisition, and test automation interfaces.
• Familiarity with relevant standards and design principles for electrical and mechanical test systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware issues and work independently across varied technical domains.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Basic Salary
• 6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a salary sacrifice
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Cover and Income Protection
• 25 days holiday
• 5 days full sick pay per year
• Cycle to Work & TechScheme
• Corporate access to the Udemy platform

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