Senior Test Solutions Engineer - SC Cleared, Edinburgh

Synergize Consulting Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence engineering company is seeking a SC Cleared Senior Test Solutions Engineer in Edinburgh. This hands-on role focuses on developing complex test equipment for next-generation defence and aerospace systems. Responsibilities include producing technical documentation, mentoring engineers, and supporting full life cycle activities. Candidates should have senior-level experience in electronics design or test solutions, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to operate in secure environments.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience as an Electronics Design Engineer or Test Solutions Engineer.
• Strong background in developing technical solutions within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience delivering test equipment or electronics solutions for complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver test equipment solutions within defined work packages.
• Capture, analyse and mature stakeholder needs to define optimal test capability.
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure architectural alignment.
• Apply and advise on suitable tools, methodologies and techniques for test solution design.
• Resolve technical issues, elevate complex risks and support mitigation planning.
• Produce technical documentation and contribute to engineering reviews.
• Mentor, coach and develop other engineers across the wider Test Engineering function.
• Support full life cycle activities including design, verification, validation and delivery.

Skills

Electronics Design Engineering

Test Solutions Engineering

Stakeholder Analysis

Collaboration Skills

Technical Documentation

Risk Mitigation

Job description

A leading defence engineering company is seeking a SC Cleared Senior Test Solutions Engineer in Edinburgh. This hands-on role focuses on developing complex test equipment for next-generation defence and aerospace systems. Responsibilities include producing technical documentation, mentoring engineers, and supporting full life cycle activities. Candidates should have senior-level experience in electronics design or test solutions, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to operate in secure environments.