An established engineering organisation operating within the maritime and defence sector is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join its test and verification team. This is a fully onsite, hands-on engineering role, ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with hardware, test rigs, and live product testing rather than desk-based analysis alone. You will play a key role in delivering robust testing and validation of complex mechanical products, supporting projects from early design through to final qualification. The role As a Senior Test Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise across test planning, rig design, execution, and reporting. You will work closely with project leads, engineers, suppliers, and third-party test facilities, ensuring products meet performance, quality, and reliability requirements. This role sits within a fast-paced development environment and requires regular physical presence in the test facility. You will also support and mentor other test engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and capabilities. Key responsibilities: Capture test requirements from product specifications and engineering drawings Support project reviews and provide technical input to test strategies Develop detailed test plans, including rig allocation, scheduling, and hardware requirements Design and produce bespoke test hardware (e.g. adaptor plates, test shafts) using...