Test Equipment Engineer

Job Description Contract Principal Test Equipment EngineerEdinburgh (Fulltime onsite)Up to 70 p/h Inside IR35SC Clearance is essentialAre 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 responsibilitiesKey contributor to the creation and delivery of the technical solution within a defined work package area, ensuring that it meets all stakeholder requirementsDevelopment and deployment of test programsHardware and software integration of test programsDesign of systems, interfaces, and cable assembliesWork closely with internal IPT functions, support Production, and liaise with external customer stakeholdersEnsure the application of appropriate tools and techniques for test equipment design by the team, providing advice in your area of expertiseResolve emerging issues by proposing and driving through solutions, escalating more complex risks, and supporting definition of opportunities and risk mitigation optionsFoster relationships and networks within and outside the line of business, actively seeking out opportunities and promoting a culture of best practiceDevelop, coach, mentor, teach, and upskill other engineers in the wider application of engineeringKey skills:Demonstrated experience of technical solution development within a multi-disciplinary teamIntegration experience using software languages such as CVI, C, C++Integration experience in an NI TestStand environmentLF/Digital and/or RF/uW hardware integration experienceOffsite/overseas test integration experienceHands-on experience of the full hardware design process and lifecycleKnowledge of product safety legislationExperience in capturing and analysing stakeholder needs to guide the development of future-ready solutionsStrong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and adapt to changing demandsExperience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across a wide range of organisations, disciplines, and seniority levelsAbility to maintain engineering best practice, including drawing from external sources such as academia or other industriesDemonstrated ability to coach and develop others

Created: 2026-03-20