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Principal Test & Testability Engineer Hybrid Working Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Shape the Future of Advanced Defence Technology A rare opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Principal Test & Testability Engineer to join a highly respected engineering organisation working at the forefront of complex, mission-critical systems development. This is a strategic technical leadership position for an experienced engineer who thrives on solving challenging problems, influencing engineering direction, and driving excellence across the full product lifecycle. You will play a pivotal role in defining test strategies, improving testability, influencing system architecture, and ensuring robust verification solutions for cutting-edge electronic and electro-mechanical systems. If you have a passion for engineering innovation, test architecture, diagnostics, and technical leadership, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact within a collaborative and highly skilled environment. The Opportunity As a Principal Test & Testability Engineer, you will act as a recognised technical expert, supporting multiple high-profile development programmes from concept through to production and in-service support. Working closely with senior engineering stakeholders, you will be responsible for defining and improving test methodologies, enhancing diagnostic capability, and ensuring products are designed with effective testability embedded from the outset. You will also have the opportunity to mentor engineers, influence technical strategy, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the wider engineering function. Key Responsibilities Define and lead project-level test and testability strategies. Establish robust test architectures for complex electronic systems. Drive Design for Test (DfT) and testability best practices throughout the product lifecycle. Develop requirements and specifications for test equipment and diagnostic solutions. Analyse production and test data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement. Lead failure investigations and technical problem-solving activities. Model and analyse system behaviour to assess test coverage and diagnostic effectiveness. Support design reviews, technical assessments, and risk reduction activities. Provide expert guidance on test, verification, diagnostics, and fault-finding methodologies. Mentor and develop engineers within multidisciplinary teams. Support technology roadmaps, innovation initiatives, and future capability development. Contribute to bids, proposals, and new programme activities where required. What We're Looking For We are keen to speak with experienced engineers from aerospace, defence, electronics, telecommunications, automotive, rail, energy, or other highly regulated engineering sectors. Essential Experience Degree qualified in Engineering, Electronics, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline. Significant experience within electronic test, verification, validation, integration, or testability engineering. Strong understanding of electronic circuit design, test methodologies, and failure analysis techniques. Experience developing or specifying automated test equipment and diagnostic solutions. Proven background in requirements capture and technical specification development. Knowledge of Design for Test (DfT) and testability principles. Experience influencing technical decisions across complex engineering projects. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to provide technical leadership and mentor engineering teams. Desirable Experience Systems engineering or systems architecture experience. Reliability, maintainability, or diagnostic modelling knowledge. Experience analysing production, qualification, or field performance data. Exposure to safety-critical or mission-critical systems. Project planning or technical leadership responsibility within large engineering programmes. What's on Offer? Competitive salary package. Performance-related bonus. Monthly car allowance. Generous pension contribution. Private medical insurance. Hybrid working arrangement. Enhanced family-friendly policies. Excellent learning, development, and career progression opportunities. The chance to work on technically complex and nationally significant engineering programmes. Why Apply? This is more than a traditional test engineering role. It is an opportunity to become a recognised technical authority, influence major engineering decisions, and shape the future direction of advanced technology programmes. If you're an experienced Test Architect, Principal Test Engineer, Testability Engineer, Verification Engineer, Integration & Test Lead, Systems Engineer, Electronics Test Specialist, or Diagnostics Engineer seeking your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion. Please note that due to the nature of the projects involved, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK security clearance.

Principal Test & Testability Engineer Hybrid Working Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Shape the Future of Advanced Defence Technology A rare opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Principal Test & Testability Engineer to join a highly respected engineering organisation working at the forefront of complex, mission-critical systems development.This is a strategic technical leadership position for an experienced engineer who thrives on solving challenging problems, influencing engineering direction, and driving excellence across the full product lifecycle. You will play a pivotal role in defining test strategies, improving testability, influencing system architecture, and ensuring robust verification solutions for cutting-edge electronic and electro-mechanical systems.If you have a passion for engineering innovation, test architecture, diagnostics, and technical leadership, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact within a collaborative and highly skilled environment. The Opportunity As a Principal Test & Testability Engineer, you will act as a recognised technical expert, supporting multiple high-profile development programmes from concept through to production and in-service support.Working closely with senior engineering stakeholders, you will be responsible for defining and improving test methodologies, enhancing diagnostic capability, and ensuring products are designed with effective testability embedded from the outset.You will also have the opportunity to mentor engineers, influence technical strategy, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the wider engineering function. Key Responsibilities Define and lead project-level test and testability strategies. Establish robust test architectures for complex electronic systems. Drive Design for Test (DfT) and testability best practices throughout the product lifecycle. Develop requirements and specifications for test equipment and diagnostic solutions. Analyse production and test data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement. Lead failure investigations and technical problem-solving activities. Model and analyse system behaviour to assess test coverage and diagnostic effectiveness. Support design reviews, technical assessments, and risk reduction activities. Provide expert guidance on test, verification, diagnostics, and fault-finding methodologies. Mentor and develop engineers within multidisciplinary teams. Support technology roadmaps, innovation initiatives, and future capability development. Contribute to bids, proposals, and new programme activities where required. What We're Looking For We are keen to speak with experienced engineers from aerospace, defence, electronics, telecommunications, automotive, rail, energy, or other highly regulated engineering sectors. Essential Experience Degree qualified in Engineering, Electronics, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline. Significant experience within electronic test, verification, validation, integration, or testability engineering. Strong understanding of electronic circuit design, test methodologies, and failure analysis techniques. Experience developing or specifying automated test equipment and diagnostic solutions. Proven background in requirements capture and technical specification development. Knowledge of Design for Test (DfT) and testability principles. Experience influencing technical decisions across complex engineering projects. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to provide technical leadership and mentor engineering teams. Desirable Experience Systems engineering or systems architecture experience. Reliability, maintainability, or diagnostic modelling knowledge. Experience analysing production, qualification, or field performance data. Exposure to safety-critical or mission-critical systems. Project planning or technical leadership responsibility within large engineering programmes. What's on Offer? Competitive salary package. Performance-related bonus. Monthly car allowance. Generous pension contribution. Private medical insurance. Hybrid working arrangement. Enhanced family-friendly policies. Excellent learning, development, and career progression opportunities. The chance to work on technically complex and nationally significant engineering programmes. Why Apply? This is more than a traditional test engineering role. It is an opportunity to become a recognised technical authority, influence major engineering decisions, and shape the future direction of advanced technology programmes. If you're an experienced Test Architect, Principal Test Engineer, Testability Engineer, Verification Engineer, Integration & Test Lead, Systems Engineer, Electronics Test Specialist, or Diagnostics Engineer seeking your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion. Please note that due to the nature of the projects involved, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK security clearance.

Lead Test Architect Hybrid Working Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Shape the Future of Advanced Engineering Systems An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Test Architect to join a highly advanced engineering organisation developing complex, safety-critical products used in some of the world's most demanding environments. This is a key technical leadership position, offering the opportunity to influence product development from concept through to delivery, ensuring that testability is embedded into the design of sophisticated electronic and electro-mechanical systems. If you thrive at the intersection of systems engineering, electronics, verification, and technical leadership, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a growing and highly respected engineering team. The Opportunity As a Lead Test Architect, you will be responsible for defining and driving the overall test strategy for complex products, ensuring that robust testing and diagnostic capabilities are designed into systems from the outset. Working closely with design, systems, manufacturing, integration, and project teams, you will lead the development of product testability requirements, oversee the specification of test solutions, and ensure that verification activities deliver the required levels of confidence throughout the product lifecycle. You will also play a key leadership role within the engineering function, mentoring technical specialists, influencing design decisions, and helping shape future engineering capability. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of Test Architects and technical specialists. Define product-level test strategies and ensure testability requirements are embedded within system designs. Specify and oversee the development of complex test equipment and test solutions. Work closely with design, systems, and manufacturing teams to ensure effective verification and diagnostic coverage. Develop and manage lower-level test requirements across multiple engineering disciplines. Analyse system architectures to identify test coverage gaps and recommend improvements. Support the creation of diagnostic strategies, fault isolation approaches, and built-in test capabilities. Influence design decisions by balancing performance, cost, risk, and test coverage considerations. Provide technical leadership across projects and support engineering governance activities. Engage with senior stakeholders and customers to communicate technical solutions and project progress. Contribute to departmental strategy, capability development, and continuous improvement initiatives. What We're Looking For We're keen to hear from experienced engineers who can demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas: Product testability engineering Test equipment design and development Electronics test systems Systems verification and validation Integration and test engineering Electronic or electrical engineering Successful applicants are likely to have: Significant experience working on complex, high-integrity engineering systems. Strong understanding of test architecture, verification, validation, and diagnostics. Experience of specifying or developing automated or semi-automated test solutions. Knowledge of digital electronics, microprocessor-based systems, analogue electronics, or electronic test methodologies. Proven leadership experience, either through direct people management or technical leadership roles. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Experience managing technical requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle. The ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams and deliver practical solutions to complex technical challenges. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join an organisation at the forefront of advanced engineering innovation, where technical excellence is genuinely valued and where your work will directly contribute to the development of highly sophisticated technology. You'll benefit from: Competitive salary Performance-related bonus Generous pension scheme Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Enhanced family-friendly policies Healthcare and wellbeing benefits Professional development and career progression opportunities Collaborative, inclusive, and supportive engineering culture Ideal Backgrounds Applicants may currently hold titles such as: Lead Test Engineer Principal Test Engineer Testability Engineer Systems Test Architect Verification & Validation Lead Integration & Test Lead Principal Electronics Engineer Test Equipment Architect Systems Verification Engineer Principal Systems Engineer Apply Now If you're an experienced engineering professional looking for a challenging technical leadership role where you can influence the design, verification, and test strategy of complex systems, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion and full job details. Please note that this position is subject to security and eligibility requirements. Full details will be discussed during the recruitment process