Principal Test and Validation Engineer

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  • £50000 - £62000 per annum
  • Northamptonshire, England
  • Permanent

Principal Test & Validation Engineer
Location: Northamptonshire (Onsite)
Salary: £50,000 - £62,000

Be part of a pioneering hydrogen propulsion project! With £7M invested in a new test facility, we're developing next-generation hydrogen systems for automotive and aerospace.

The Role:
Work onsite in a small, close-knit team running sophisticated test rigs. You'll lead test and validation programs, analyse results, and ensure high-performance systems meet rigorous standards. The role is hands-on - setting up rigs, handling pipes, test jigs, and electrical assemblies.

About You:

  • Proven track record in test and validation using large test equipment.

  • Ideally from industrial or large scale systems, electromechanical
  • Strong knowledge of validation principles, reliability growth, and experimental methods.

  • Solution-focused, collaborative, and able to communicate technical info clearly.

  • Able to commute to our rural Northamptonshire site.

Qualifications:

  • BEng/BSc (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.

  • Chartered status desirable.

Skills & Tools:

  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab)

  • Mentoring and leadership within small teams

Why Join:
This is a rare opportunity to work on cutting-edge hydrogen propulsion systems, shaping the future of sustainable transport in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Apply now to join our innovative engineering team.

Marcus Roberts Team Leader, Mobility Technnology

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