Senior Test Development Engineer

We’re Hiring: Senior Test Development Engineer

Location: Glenrothes | Livingston | Harlow (Hybrid/Flexible Working Options Available)

Ready to play a key role in the design, development, and lifecycle support of cutting-edge test solutions? We’re looking for a Senior Test Development Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of advanced defence and aerospace systems.

About the Role

As a Senior Test Development Engineer, you’ll take ownership of test equipment design across board, sub-system, and full system levels. You’ll be responsible for the design, manufacture, verification, validation, and long-term technical support of our test systems — ensuring our complex hardware functions flawlessly.

What You’ll Bring

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong background in test software design

• Deep knowledge of analogue and digital electronic circuit design

• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation

• Proven success managing designs into production

• Excellent troubleshooting and system integration support skills

• Must be eligible for MOD Security Clearance (minimum SC level)

Highly Desirable

• Significant industry experience in test development

• Proficiency with Mentor Graphics tools

• Understanding of PXI/LXI test architectures

• Knowledge of Measurement Uncertainty in test design

• Experience with NI LabView, TestStand, CVI, and C#

• Design of mixed-signal circuits and high-speed serial networks

• Appreciation for RF electronics and power supply design

️ Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of test equipment for circuit cards, sub-assemblies, and systems

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, while upholding engineering excellence

• Collaborate across disciplines to define system interfaces and test protocols

• Develop and validate test hardware/software to ensure performance and reliability

• Support production and manage lifecycle of test systems, including obsolescence

• Participate in design reviews, project planning, and compliance initiatives

• Be a go-to technical expert and interface with suppliers and customers

• Champion safety, ethics, and continuous improvement across all engineering activities

What We Offer

Benefits

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (+ option to buy/sell 5 days)

• 10.5% company pension contribution

• Private medical insurance & life assurance (x6 salary)

• Flexible benefits incl. Health Cashplan, Cycle to Work, and more

• Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies

• Car or car allowance (role dependent)

Work Culture

• 37-hour week with an early Friday finish (1:30pm!)

• Flexible, hybrid, and remote working options

• Culture focused on outcomes, not clock-in times

• Up to 5 paid volunteering days annually

• Supportive, inclusive, and values-driven environment