Our client, a leading organisation within the defence and security sector, is seeking a Test Equipment Engineer for a six-month contract based in Cheltenham. The role will involve developing, integrating and testing industrial test equipment used in aerospace and defence applications, with a strong focus on hardware alongside software and systems testing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing, developing and integrating test equipment for industrial and engineering applications
- Working across both hardware and software aspects of test systems
- Conducting software testing, systems testing and hardware verification
- Supporting the development and maintenance of LabVIEW and National Instruments-based test solutions
- Collaborating with software, hardware, mechanical and test engineering colleagues
- Investigating faults, identifying root causes and implementing effective technical solutions
- Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, test procedures and engineering records
- Ensuring test equipment meets project requirements and operational standards
Job Requirements:
- Experience in test equipment engineering, test engineering or a similar technical discipline
- Strong hardware engineering and hardware integration skills
- Experience with LabVIEW and National Instruments tools or platforms
- Understanding of software testing and systems test processes
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues across hardware and software interfaces
- Experience working with BAE test engineering environments or comparable industrial test systems would be advantageous
- Clear technical communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Eligibility for SC clearance, with the ability to start subject to BPSS checks; UK eyes only due to ITAR restrictions
If you are a Test Equipment Engineer with strong hardware, LabVIEW and systems testing experience, apply now to support the delivery of specialist engineering solutions within a technically advanced defence and security environment.
