Test & Trials Engineer
Based in Stevenage
Salary £45,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + Overtime + Excellent Benefits
Not every engineering role lets you get hands-on with the testing and validation of complex defence systems.
This one does.
We're looking for a Test & Trials Engineer to join a growing team working on a major next-generation defence programme. You'll play a key role in planning, supporting and delivering trials activity that demonstrates system safety, performance and compliance.
You'll work alongside specialists across systems engineering, safety, integration and validation, gaining exposure to a broad range of test disciplines including ordnance, EMC, environmental testing and propulsion-related activities.
If you enjoy solving technical problems, working with real hardware and seeing engineering move from concept into proven capability, this is worth exploring.
What You'll Be Doing
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Supporting the planning and delivery of test and trials activities
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Contributing to system validation and verification programmes
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Supporting safety proving and compliance activities
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Working closely with systems, safety and integration engineers
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Analysing test results and producing technical reports
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Engaging with stakeholders across the UK and Europe
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Helping identify risks, resolve technical issues and improve test processes
What We're Looking For
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Degree qualified in Engineering, Physics or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
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Experience within a test, trials, validation or verification environment
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Ability to analyse technical data and communicate findings clearly
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Experience working within defence, aerospace or another highly regulated industry
Experience in any of the following would be particularly useful:
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EMC testing
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Environmental or climatic testing
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Mechanical testing
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Safety engineering
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Risk assessment
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Military or defence standards
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Ordnance, munitions or explosives programmes
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Systems engineering
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Project delivery within complex engineering environments
Interested?
If you have experience in test engineering, trials, validation or systems engineering and would like to learn more, get in touch for a confidential discussion.
