Lead/Senior Test Design Engineer - Labview/Test stand

Job Reference: 051sb

Salary: Benefits

Job Location: United Kingdom, Edinburgh

Job Type: Permanent

Posted a day ago

Senior Test Design Engineer - Edinburgh

Hybrid Working Excellent Benefits Strong Career Progression

Excellent Salary To Be Disclosed

Are you an experienced Test Design Engineer ready to make an impact on cutting edge Defence and Aerospace technologies? This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the development of innovative, high reliability products-guiding them from concept all the way through to full lifecycle delivery.

Due to the nature of project work, candidates must hold UK nationality and either possess, or be able to obtain, UK national security vetting and clearance.

The Role

As a Senior Test Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing robust test systems to ensure the highest levels of quality and reliability. You'll contribute across the complete product lifecycle, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver world class solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, efficient automated test systems for Defence and Aerospace products.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation in line with quality and change management processes.
• Apply Lean Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste.
• Collaborate with cross functional engineering teams to ensure seamless product delivery.

About You

You'll bring a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence test strategy across complex projects.

Essential Experience & Skills

• 10+ years' experience in test design engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong proficiency in LabVIEW and TestStand.
• Experience with automated test systems, functional testing, and environmental testing.
• Solid understanding of Lean Sigma principles and tools.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem solving capabilities.

Why Apply?

• Work on advanced, high impact projects within the Defence and Aerospace sectors.
• Hybrid working with excellent benefits.
• Clear opportunities for career progression in a supportive engineering environment.

If you're driven to innovate and ready to elevate your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the next generation of mission critical technology.

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