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Development test engineer - contractor

Fareham
SAAB Seaeye
Test engineer
€80,000 - €100,000 a year
Posted: 5 June
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Client:

SAAB Seaeye


Location:

Fareham, United Kingdom


Job Category:

Other


EU work permit required:

Yes


Job Reference:

917ab63a1712


Job Views:

4


Posted:

02.06.2025


Expiry Date:

17.07.2025


Job Description:

Introduction

Saab UK is a British company that is part of Saab Group’s global high-technology operations. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security. In the UK, we bring together the best of Swedish and British innovation and engineering to provide our customers with products and solutions that push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. Our mission is to help our customers keep people and society safe.

Our Saab UK business is experiencing rapid growth, offering a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfillment and career advancement. As part of the global Saab AB, Saab UK Ltd combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. We have seven main sites across the country focusing on software engineering, underwater robotics, training services, and radars. Globally, we have over 22,000 employees and operations on all continents. We are leaders in many technological areas and invest heavily in internal research and development. We collaborate worldwide to make the world a safer place.

Saab values diversity as an asset and offers responsibilities and career opportunities, respecting individual needs for a rewarding life beyond work.

Role Purpose:

This is a new product testing role within the company, encompassing the full lifecycle of test engineering—from defining test cases to developing test tools, executing tests, and managing facilities. It suits someone with broad engineering knowledge, imagination, and drive.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities:

* Analyze conformance specifications to derive test requirements
* Plan, design, and communicate test cases validating requirements across electro-mechanical systems for development and production phases
* Design test jigs, harnesses, and software, including automation where appropriate
* Implement data processing/filtering software to extract relevant results
* Manage internal test facilities (test tanks, ovens, pools, lifting equipment)
* Liaise with external test facilities (EMC, vibration, pools, etc.)
* Execute tests in a safe and controlled manner
* Perform fault finding and failure analysis
* Document and present results and findings

Qualifications and experience:

* HNC or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
* Minimum 3 years in a test-focused role or in test equipment development
* Proven experience in data capture and analysis
* Experience working on multidisciplinary systems (electrical, mechanical, software)
* Experience in an engineering NPI environment
* Excellent knowledge of test equipment and platforms
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Experience with National Instruments test software platforms, creating test functions within LabView/TestStand
* Hands-on experience with electronic circuit construction, testing, and diagnostics
* Innovative mindset with sound engineering principles
* Ability to work independently under tight deadlines
* Knowledge of product certification, industry standards, and best practices
* Experience in the offshore and subsea industry is a plus
* Experience with control of NI hardware and proprietary test equipment
* Programming skills in Python, C, C#, C++, VB, etc.
* Understanding of mechanical principles and applications
* Familiarity with compliance standards (CE/DNV)
* Previous customer-facing experience
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