Principal Test Equipment Engineer

Contract Principal Test Equipment Engineer

Edinburgh (Fulltime onsite)

Up to £70 p/h Inside IR35

SC Clearance is essential

Are you interested in developing test equipment for some of the most cutting-edge defence and aerospace platforms in the UK? If you like the sound of working on advanced aviation systems, we would like to hear from you.

We are looking for an experienced Principal Test Equipment Engineer to join the development team on a complex Automatic Test Equipment system. You will be required to work within a multi-disciplined engineering team in the delivery of technical solutions for the project.

The successful candidate will be involved in a wide variety of engineering activities including, but not limited to, the design and development of solutions for Automatic Test Equipment systems, integration testing, qualification, certification, and customer acceptance. This will involve liaison with internal/external customers and engineering sub-contractors.

Key responsibilities

• Key contributor to the creation and delivery of the technical solution within a defined work package area, ensuring that it meets all stakeholder requirements
• Development and deployment of test programs
• Hardware and software integration of test programs
• Design of systems, interfaces, and cable assemblies
• Work closely with internal IPT functions, support Production, and liaise with external customer stakeholders
• Ensure the application of appropriate tools and techniques for test equipment design by the team, providing advice in your area of expertise
• Resolve emerging issues by proposing and driving through solutions, escalating more complex risks, and supporting definition of opportunities and risk mitigation options
• Foster relationships and networks within and outside the line of business, actively seeking out opportunities and promoting a culture of best practice
• Develop, coach, mentor, teach, and upskill other engineers in the wider application of engineering

Key skills:

• Demonstrated experience of technical solution development within a multi-disciplinary team
• Integration experience using software languages such as CVI, C, C++
• Integration experience in an NI TestStand environment
• LF/Digital and/or RF/uW hardware integration experience
• Offsite/overseas test integration experience
• Hands-on experience of the full hardware design process and life cycle
• Knowledge of product safety legislation
• Experience in capturing and analysing stakeholder needs to guide the development of future-ready solutions
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and adapt to changing demands
• Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across a wide range of organisations, disciplines, and seniority levels
• Ability to maintain engineering best practice, including drawing from external sources such as academia or other industries
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others