Senior Hardware Test Engineer – Defence & Aerospace Systems

Searchability; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology organisation is seeking a Senior Product Test Development Engineer to lead the design and validation of test equipment within a dynamic R&D environment in Edinburgh. This role emphasizes accountability for hardware and test software integration, mentoring junior engineers, and managing production challenges. The position offers a competitive salary range of approximately £65,000 to £70,000 along with benefits that include a sign-on bonus, flexible working hours, and comprehensive health schemes.

Benefits

Competitive permanent salary plus sign-on bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including health and dental

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electronic circuit design
• Experience in test equipment development and production handover
• Ability to support hardware and test software integration

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of design and lifecycle support of test equipment
• Lead technical reviews and mentor junior team members
• Manage production issues and obsolescence

Skills

Strong analogue and digital electronic circuit design knowledge

Proven test equipment design and development experience

Hardware troubleshooting and system integration support

Test software development experience (LabVIEW, TestStand, CVI, C#)

Ability to produce detailed technical documentation

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

CVI

C#

Job description

A global technology organisation is seeking a Senior Product Test Development Engineer to lead the design and validation of test equipment within a dynamic R&D environment in Edinburgh. This role emphasizes accountability for hardware and test software integration, mentoring junior engineers, and managing production challenges. The position offers a competitive salary range of approximately £65,000 to £70,000 along with benefits that include a sign-on bonus, flexible working hours, and comprehensive health schemes.