Meritus are recruiting on the behalf of a prestigious Defence organisation who are looking for a Test Equipment Design Engineer\n\nTEST EQUIPMENT DESIGN ENGINEER - 6 MONTHS INITIALLY (WILL EXTEND) - 50% ONSITE REQUIREMENT - MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC - £50PH\n\nRole Description \n\nYou will join the Test Equipment Centre of Excellence, a collaborative group within the Electronic Engineering Directorate. This team shapes the test hardware used to validate some of the most advanced products in the business. You'll be surrounded by experts, given the space to grow your skills, and trusted to make a real impact on projects that matter.\n\nWhat you'll be doing\n\nDesigning and developing test system hardware that underpins product validation\n\nDefining specifications, test approaches and diagnostic processes to raise the bar in quality\n\nLeading design appraisals, ensuring solutions meet technical and industry standards\n\nSupporting environmental, EMC and performance testing during development and qualification\n\nDocumenting designs and producing in-service support material\n\nContributing to investigations, proposals and bids for new business opportunities\n\nTaking ownership of work packages, including planning, risk management and reporting\n\nSupporting and mentoring less experienced engineers while building your leadership profile\n\nWhat you'll bring\n\nStrong background in hardware design and test equipment engineering\n\nProven experience integrating and validating test system hardware solutions\n\nKnowledge of product life cycle testing methods, from design proving to performance validation\n\nExperience in EMC and environmental testing within development or qualification programmes\n\nExcellent technical documentation skills\n\nExperience managing work packages or small teams is highly desirable\n\nWhat's in it for you\n\nWork on diverse and technically challenging projects that keep your skills sharp\n\nBe part of a respected centre of excellence where collaboration and innovation thrive\n\nGrow your leadership skills through mentoring opportunities and responsibility for work packages\n\nCompetitive salary, excellent benefits and hybrid working options for better work-life balance