Principal Test Engineer — Wind Tunnel Leader

Van Arendonk Makelaardij; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Farnborough seeks a Principal Test Engineer to lead wind tunnel test programmes. The role involves customer engagement, managing testing risks, and mentoring the technical team. Candidates should have strong leadership experience and a relevant engineering background. This position offers a competitive benefits package, including a matched contribution pension scheme and health insurance.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven technical leadership with productive testing outcomes.
• Extensive stakeholder management and reporting experience.
• Deep experience in engineering test infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering in a test context.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer engagement and delivery of safe testing.
• Maintain wind tunnel performance and calibration.
• Mentor and coach the technical team.

Skills

Technical team leadership

Stakeholder management

Engineering test infrastructure

Systems Engineering processes

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Farnborough seeks a Principal Test Engineer to lead wind tunnel test programmes. The role involves customer engagement, managing testing risks, and mentoring the technical team. Candidates should have strong leadership experience and a relevant engineering background. This position offers a competitive benefits package, including a matched contribution pension scheme and health insurance.