42 test development engineer jobs found

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Development and Production Test Engineer – Electronic / Electrical subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.     Experience specifically required: Must have significant experience with measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment. Electronic Component level fault finding CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable. RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. Environmental testing would also be an advantage. High Voltage training/awareness. SAP Beneficial The department are keen to hear from candidates from a background with either RF / Microwave skills or candidates that have strong Test, Diagnostics, Repair Engineering skills. Hourly Rate: £36.00ph (Umbrella).  Time and a quarter Overtime rate for hours worked over 37 hours Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Development...

Location: Blandford, Dorset (primarily onsite with some hybrid working available) We are seeking an experienced CIS Engineer / Infrastructure Engineer to support a Defence technology programme focused on the delivery, maintenance and enhancement of secure development, test and deployable environments. This is a hands on engineering role supporting a mixture of on premise and cloud based infrastructure, ensuring secure, reliable and resilient environments are available for development, testing and operational activities. The successful candidate will work across infrastructure, virtualisation, cloud services, security assurance and deployable CIS capabilities, supporting both technical teams and end users. Responsibilities * Manage and maintain secure on premise and cloud based test and development environments. * Build, configure and administer Windows and Linux virtual machines. * Install, configure and secure laptops and user devices in line with MOD security...

Maintenance Engineer - Up to £40 per hour Location:  Middleton Shifts: 3‑week rotational pattern - 6-2 / 2-10 / 10-6 (nights) Rate: Up to £40 per hour (depending on experience) Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support the reliability, performance, and safety of plant and equipment within a busy block foam manufacturing environment. This role is electrically biased, with a strong focus on planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive fault finding. Key Responsibilities Planned Maintenance Perform scheduled PPM on production machinery, control systems, and site utilities. Inspect, test, and maintain electrical systems including motors, drives, PLCs, and instrumentation. Ensure all maintenance activities are completed on time and accurately logged in the CMMS. Identify and implement reliability improvements to reduce downtime. Reactive Maintenance Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and diagnose electrical faults. Support...

Application Software Engineer required for long term contract assignment in Bristol Skill and experience required: Experience in developing application-level software (C++, C#, Java or similar). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices. Knowledge of Data Distribution Service (DDS) is advantageous. Defence industry experience is highly advantageous. Overview of the opportunity: The team is implementing a demonstration system for a complex new Command and Control application, which extends existing concepts and logic. If the demonstration is successful, it may develop into a project for a fully operational capability. We're looking for an engineer who enjoys turning system needs into working software, working closely with domain specialists, and delivering capabilities in short timescales. Responsibilities: Application development and testing, including sophisticated business logic. Collaborating with internal algorithm teams to integrate...

Project Engineer  📍 Tring, Hertfordshire 💷 £19.00 per hour Are you a technically minded Project Engineer looking to take ownership of innovative packaging and thermal testing projects within a highly regulated, quality-driven environment? We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist organisation within packaging qualification and cold chain testing. This is an exciting opportunity to work on end-to-end customer projects, combining project management, technical analysis, and hands-on laboratory testing. 🔍 The Role As a Project Engineer, you will act as the primary technical contact for customer packaging development and thermal testing projects. You will manage projects from initial scope through to final reporting, ensuring all work is delivered on time, accurately, and in line with strict quality and documentation standards. This is a hands-on, site-based role where you will be actively involved in both planning and laboratory/test execution activities. 🚀 Key...

Position Title: Senior Design Release Engineer Duration: Contract Location: Southfield, MI. USA Role Overview: As a Senior Design Release Engineer, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of Emergency Call (eCall) and telematics-based safety systems, with a strong emphasis on system architecture, connectivity, integration, and regulatory compliance. You will be the Feature Owner for Emergency Call Systems (eCall/NG-eCall), Minimum Set of Data (MSD), and Crash-triggered communication workflows, responsible for defining, developing, and validating these features within a complex vehicle ecosystem. This role also includes support and sustaining responsibility for legacy Restraint Control Module (RCM) systems, ensuring continued robustness, regulatory compliance, and integration with next-generation eCall solutions. This position requires cross-functional collaboration across hardware, software, connectivity, and compliance domains. Key Responsibilities: System Design &...

A global medical device company in Ireland are looking for an R&D Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. The purpose of the role will be design & development of their medical devices in order to take their products to market. Responsibilities Design, prototyping, test design, reviews, evaluations, V&V and protocols Preparation & presentation of designs Risk analysis & management Process development engineering Introduce new equipment, materials & technologiesRequirements Mechanical engineering, Material Science, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent degree Experience working as an R&D Engineer on medical device products Minimum 1-5 years experience Understanding regulatory requirements Must be able to work in a fast paced environment. The start date is for ASAP/June. The initial contract length is for 12 months, with multiple extension options after. The role is based in Limerick and will require at least 2-3 days onsite per week....

Software Testing Engineer required for long term contract assignment based in Stevenage ponsible for the end-to-end software testing and proving lifecycle for our simulation software releases and software defects. Your responsibilities will span planning, conduct, and reporting: Technical Knowledge Software Test automation Understanding software Logs/Data analysis CI/CD software pipelines GitLab, JIRA, scripting, IBM PLM/ ALM/ EWM /Doors Knowledge of Agile Scrum Ability to understand (or experience with) compliance and regulatory requirements AI test automation tooling (Desirable) Software Simulation/Emulator knowledge (Desirable) Linux Network Configuration and analysis tools (Desirable) Test/Proving Planning Understanding Customer needs and requirements from a proving perspective. Understanding design and architecture including defining software test bed requirements. Developing comprehensive software test plans, writing, and running test sets, designs, and specifications....

R&D Technician - Robotics Harrogate £Neg DOE, Immediate start Temporary role available for a hands-on Engineer & Prototype Builder to support the development of cutting-edge robotic and electro-mechanical systems. This is a practical role undertaking build, rework and testing in an interesting and fast paced environment. You'll work closely with engineers and design teams to turn ideas into functional solutions, contributing to innovation in robotics, and product development. The role is potentially ongoing for the Key Responsibilities Build and assemble electro-mechanical robotic prototypes from drawings and specifications Interpret and work to electrical wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and electronic layouts Carry out mechanical assembly, fitting, and soldering of electronic components Test and identifying problems faults and find workarounds Collaborate with design & R&D teams to ensure prototypes meet functional requirements and modifying builds...

Electrical Design Engineer Filton (hybrid) £50 per hour  Initially until May 2027  1-stage interview – virtual or F2F Flexible working hours Certain Advantage is collaborating with a prominent aerospace company in search of an experienced Electrical Design Engineer. In this role, you will join the Test Centre and will contribute to the development of architectures and specifications for data acquisition and control systems for a new test facility and several new test benches focused on Hydrogen testing. What you will be doing: Develop Architecture and design solutions for data acquisition and control systems Develop Electrical Component and electrical schematics Specify Instrumentation for a range of different measurements (Pressure, Flow, Voltage, Current, etc.) Produce requirement and specification documentation for data acquisition and control systems  Your background: Electrical Design Tools (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, KiCad) Understanding of Electrical design...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an RF Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    Hourly Rate: £75ph (Umbrella) Contract Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) RF Engineer Job Description: Exciting opportunity for a Principal RF Engineer, in our Hardware-in-the-Loop Team Hybrid working pattern:  80% on site, working with world class equipment. We are looking for ambitious engineers with a growth mind-set to join our team. If you are the right person for us, you will seek a supportive environment, surrounded by passionate experts while being a part of a collaborative and driven team. The Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) team conduct the most complete test of missiles other than a firing and are the  Missile test track. We design complex, real-time simulations that surround real missile hardware to allow us to ‘fire missiles indoors’. Responsibilities: As a HWIL RF...

Technician Peterborough (Site based) Initial 12 Month Contract - expected to be rolling contract thereafter 37 Hours a week Monday - Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Fri 8am-1pm Up to £18.25p/h PAYE plus holiday and pension contribution OR up to £24.77p/h Umbrella An exciting opportunity to join a team within the Research & Development Centre in Peterborough. If you have experience using hand tools, and soldering of electronic components, this could be a great role for you. What the Technician will do: * Follow documented standard work procedures/instructions, using various hand, power tools and lifting equipment provided in the work area * Assist engineers in conducting technical investigations of current and future product working predominantly with engine components or systems to validate for performance and durability * Operate test equipment and conducts investigation as directed by an engineer to obtain, analyse and summarise data * Records evaluation results in appropriate...

Electronics Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for an Electronics Engineer based in the Warwickshire area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role. The Role: This role is for an Electronics Engineer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Research, design, development and tests of a variety of electronic equipment and systems. Managing large projects or processes. Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals.The Individual We’re looking for people who can show: Electronics Engineering background through advanced...

Fuel Systems Engineer Certain Advantage are hiring for a Fuel Systems Engineer based in Filton on a hybrid basis. The role will entail engineering activities associated with continued product development. The successful individual will need to have a background in aerospace engineering with a good knowledge of the associated regulations, system design principles and verification & validation. Your responsibilities: Equipment qualification – Support the review of new Equipment Design Evolution Sheets from supplier, Specification updates and qualification of equipment due to scope creep of requirements in service Production Support – Support queries from the various production lines on items such as test failures and improvement projects Development modifications support – Work on providing inputs to modifications required for the development of the system including engineer variant changes, performance changes and changes related to equipment updates Problem...

Do you have a background in Automotive Powertrain. Do you have an innovative mindset and real-world experience, distilling business value and goals into roadmaps and refined product backlogs, with an enthusiasm for motorsport and willingness to operate in a fast paced environment, this could be the role for you. Expleo are seeking a highly organised and proactive Powertrain Engineer, based in Warwickshire on a Contract basis. Key Responsibilities of the Powertrain Engineer include: * Lead the development of a strategic approach to powertrain integration * Technical project management working with stakeholders identify alignment on key technologies * Lead the integration of Motorsport led, powertrain activities into Off-Cycle agile structure * Lead the identification and definition of aligned electrified powertrain technologies and supporting test methods and tools between motorsport and passenger car applications * Identify and facilitate opportunities to improve motorsport...

Software Test Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for a Software Test Engineer based in the Guildford or Newcastle area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Software Test Engineer —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Task estimation in accordance with sprint planning. Design of tests within an agile environment using a test management tool. Design and execution of automated and exploratory tests, particularly in RESTful API environments. Test of Web applications Contribution...

Hexwired has partnered with a UK-based engineering consultancy specialising in advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and aerodynamic development, applying high-performance simulation techniques originally developed in motorsport to sustainability, energy efficiency, and built environment applications. We are seeking a CFD Engineer / Aerodynamicist to join a highly skilled engineering team delivering complex fluid dynamics and aerodynamic development projects. The role involves both independent project ownership and collaborative work across multidisciplinary engineering teams. You will contribute to aerodynamic development programmes, support CFD methodology improvement, and help deliver innovative engineering solutions applied to real-world systems and efficiency-driven design challenges. Key Responsibilities * Deliver CFD and aerodynamic development projects with support from senior engineers or independently where appropriate * Define project scope, technical...

Highway Engineer Rate: £30 per hour Contract: 6 Months Location: Bristol (Hybrid/Site-Based) Design Engineer - Highways Design An experienced Highways Design Engineer is required to support the delivery of a major programme of sustainable transport and active travel infrastructure projects. With significant investment secured for transport improvements, this role will play a key part in reviewing, coordinating and delivering schemes that enhance walking, cycling and public transport networks across the region. Working alongside consultants, project managers and operational teams, you will provide technical oversight throughout the design and delivery lifecycle, ensuring schemes are developed in line with current standards, policies and best practice. Key Responsibilities ·Review highway design drawings, reports and technical documentation. ·Ensure compliance with relevant standards, policies and design guidance. ·Coordinate and oversee Road Safety Audit processes and...

Traffic Engineer   Traffic Engineer - Highways & Traffic Management An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Traffic Engineer to join a busy highways and transportation team delivering a diverse programme of traffic and road safety schemes. Due to an increasing workload and ongoing investment in transport infrastructure, you will play a key role in designing and delivering projects that improve safety, accessibility and network efficiency.   This position offers involvement across a wide range of traffic engineering schemes including pedestrian and cycle improvements, traffic calming measures, speed management, crossings, parking restrictions and Traffic Regulation Orders.   Key Responsibilities ·Design and deliver traffic engineering schemes from concept through to construction completion. ·Prepare detailed construction drawings, specifications and implementation packages. ·Liaise with internal design teams on street lighting, structures, traffic signals...

Principal TRO Engineer £40-£50 per hour 6-Month Contract Bristol   An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal TRO Engineer to lead the development and delivery of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) across a varied programme of highway and traffic management schemes. This role requires a hands-on professional with strong technical knowledge of TRO legislation, scheme feasibility assessment, stakeholder engagement, and programme delivery. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will take ownership of complex TRO schemes from concept through to implementation, ensuring legal compliance, technical robustness, and successful delivery while balancing the practical constraints of the highway environment.   Key Responsibilities ·Lead the development, review and delivery of permanent, experimental and temporary Traffic Regulation Orders. ·Provide technical expertise on TRO legislation, including the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and Traffic Signs...