Job Title: Test Engineer – Defence & Advanced Engineering

Location:Nationwide – Multiple Sites

Salary:£40,000 - £60,000pa

About the Role

We are looking for skilled Test Engineers to join our growing team, working on cutting-edge defence and advanced engineering projects. This role will involve designing, developing, and implementing test solutions across various domains, including manufacturing test, test equipment development, validation/verification, RF testing, calibration, and maintenance.

You will work on highly complex systems, ensuring mission-critical components meet the highest quality, safety, and performance standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a high-tech environment, supporting national security and defence projects.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implementtest strategies, procedures, and equipmentfor advanced engineering projects.

Design and developtest rigs, test benches, and automated test systems.

Conductvalidation and verificationtesting to ensure systems meet design specifications and performance requirements.

Performmanufacturing test support, fault diagnosis, androot cause analysison complex electronic, RF, and mechanical systems.

Develop and executeRF test plans, includingantenna, radar, and high-frequency system validation.

Ensure effectivecalibration and maintenanceof test equipment to industry and defence standards.

Work closely withdesign, manufacturing, and quality teamsto improve test processes and ensure smooth production.

Developautomated and manual test scriptsforhardware and software validation.

Maintain comprehensivetest documentation, reports, and compliance records.

Ensure compliance withindustry and defence testing standards(e.g., MIL-STD, DEF STAN).

What We’re Looking For

✅Degree, HND/HNC, or equivalent experience in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, RF Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

✅ Experience inat least one of the following disciplines:

• Manufacturing Test (fault diagnosis, electronic/electrical testing).
• Test Equipment Design (development of test benches, rigs, automated test setups).
• Validation & Verification (system-level testing, qualification trials, test planning).
• RF Testing (microwave circuits, radar systems, high-frequency measurements, RF chamber testing).
• Calibration & Maintenance (ensuring test equipment reliability and accuracy).
• ✅ Strong understanding of test methodologies, fault-finding techniques, and debugging tools.
• ✅ Experience using test instruments (oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power analyzers, data acquisition systems, etc.).
• ✅ Knowledge of RF and electronic test automation (e.g., LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, MATLAB).
• ✅ Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, circuit diagrams, and technical documents.
• ✅ Familiarity with defence and aerospace testing standards (an advantage but not essential).
• ✅ Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a highly secure, regulated environment.
• ✅ Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (British Citizen or a Dual National with British citizenship).

What We Offer

Work oncutting-edge defence and national security projects.

Career development, training, and progression opportunities.

State-of-the-art facilitiesand world-class engineering teams.

Competitive salary,bonus schemes, pension, and flexible benefits.