Our client is seeking x4 Contract Test Engineers to support the integration, verification, validation and acceptance testing of Air Traffic Management Systems within the defence and security sector. Based on-site in Harlow, Essex, the role will involve practical laboratory testing across air traffic control, surveillance, radar, identification and associated ATM systems.
Role Details:
- 12-month contract position
- Based on-site in Harlow, Essex
- Hands-on work within a laboratory and systems integration environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute system, integration, verification, validation and acceptance testing activities
- Configure and operate laboratory equipment, simulators and specialist test environments
- Follow approved test procedures and accurately record test evidence and results
- Develop, review and update test procedures, specifications and technical reports
- Investigate defects, anomalies and system non-conformances, supporting root cause analysis
- Troubleshoot hardware, RF, networking and system-level issues
- Operate electronic and RF test equipment, including spectrum analysers, signal generators, oscilloscopes and power meters
- Analyse test results and communicate technical findings, risks and recommendations to engineering teams
Job Requirements:
- Experience in systems, software, hardware or integration testing
- Strong practical experience working in an engineering laboratory environment
- Experience executing formal test procedures and producing objective test evidence
- Proven troubleshooting and fault-finding skills across hardware and software systems
- Experience producing defect reports, problem reports and test reports
- Ability to write, review and maintain test procedures and technical documentation
- Experience operating electronic and RF test equipment
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, interface documents and technical manuals
Desirable Experience:
- Experience within Air Traffic Management or Air Traffic Control environments
- Knowledge of Primary Radar, Secondary Surveillance Radar, Mode S, IFF or Mode 5 systems
- Experience testing surveillance, communications, networking or defence systems
- Understanding of RF principles, measurements and performance analysis
- Experience supporting system integration, customer demonstrations and acceptance testing
- Familiarity with defect tracking, configuration management and requirements management tools
- Understanding of engineering lifecycles, verification methodologies and qualification activities
- HNC, HND, apprenticeship, military technical training or a degree in an engineering-related discipline
This contract opportunity would suit a Test Engineer with strong laboratory, RF and systems integration skills who enjoys structured testing and technical problem-solving in a defence and security environment. Apply now to support the delivery of critical Air Traffic Management Systems.
