Test Equipment Systems Lead

Matchtech; Stevenage, Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking experienced Test Equipment Engineers for a defence-sector role, delivering system and sub-system test solutions across full lifecycles. You will lead FE requirements and coordinate internal teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure compliant, high-quality test capabilities enter service.

The role focuses on defining and managing Test Equipment, with CE certification considerations and DOORS-based requirements, in a project-led environment.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in Test, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering.
• Strong background in Test Engineering, including digital electronics and microprocessor systems; analogue electronics and RF; power electronics; test equipment design.
• Good working knowledge of CE directives, DOORS, structured test modelling techniques, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Collate and manage Test Equipment requirements from internal, domestic, and export customers across the full product lifecycle.
• Define, manage, and control Test Equipment requirements through development, delivery, and in-service support.
• Assess design documentation to demonstrate compliance with CE certification requirements.
• Support cross-functional teams to drive down test solution defects (PRs, CNs).
• Track, manage, and report test solution defects and corrective actions.
• Act as the primary interface between project teams and Test Equipment suppliers.
• Manage and align customer expectations throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support reporting on test solution time, cost, quality, and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Test Engineering

Requirements capture

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in Test, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Matchtech is seeking experienced Test Equipment Engineers for a defence-sector role, delivering system and sub-system test solutions across full lifecycles. You will lead FE requirements and coordinate internal teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure compliant, high-quality test capabilities enter service.

The role focuses on defining and managing Test Equipment, with CE certification considerations and DOORS-based requirements, in a project-led environment.