Research and Development Test Engineer

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A leading defence organisation is seeking a hands-on Test Solutions Engineer to join their team. You’ll develop, deliver, and validate test solutions, simulators, and emulators for complex engineering systems, taking ownership from defining requirements through to testing and reporting results.\n\nThis role is ideal for engineers with strong experience in test development and verification, whether in electronics, optical systems, mechanical systems, or R&D environments. Defence experience is not required – practical engineering and problem-solving skills are the priority.\n\nWhat You’ll Do:\n\n * Define requirements and acceptance criteria for test solutions\n\n * Design, build, and validate test rigs and simulators\n\n * Execute manual and automated testing, analysing and presenting data\n\n * Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver robust engineering solutions\n\n * Identify and mitigate technical risks through structured testing approaches\n\nSkills & Experience:\n\n * Strong experience in test development, execution, and verification\n\n * Proficient in test automation, scripting, and data analysis (Python, Labview, Matlab, or similar)\n\n * Able to troubleshoot complex systems and provide root cause analysis\n\n * Effective communicator, able to present technical findings clearly\n\n * Comfortable in fast-paced, hands-on engineering environments\n\nThis is a great opportunity to work on challenging projects, grow your skills, and make a tangible impact on engineering solutions.\n\nIf this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert!\n\nPlease note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered.\n\nWe endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled.
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Location:
Stevenage
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineer, Test Engineer, Development, Research, Test, Engineering, Research And Development