Hardware Test Engineer/ECC Engineer (Contract) Location: Brentwood, CM14 4DZ, United Kingdom Work Type: Onsite Duration: 6 Months Contract Rate: (Inside IR35) Role Overview We are seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to support hardware validation and compliance testing for new and existing products. The role involves hands-on testing, test plan development, test reporting, and close collaboration with design and development teams, including testing at external test houses. Key Responsibilities Perform hands-on hardware testing and validation activities Produce clear and accurate test reports, including results from external test houses Create and develop test plans for new products and emerging technologies Support Design and Development teams with product testing and evaluation Recommend further investigation or improvements based on test outcomes Optimise test scripts and tools to improve efficiency and coverage Organise, analyse, and present test data to clearly demonstrate results Required Skills & Experience Strong engineering mindset with eagerness to learn new skills Background in Electronics Engineering or related discipline Hands-on experience with electronics test equipment: Oscilloscopes Digital Multimeters Spectrum Analysers Knowledge of compliance standards : EMC Radio Safety Experience attending and supporting testing at external test houses (Note: Candidates must not have medical conditions such as pacemakers that could prevent attendance) Experience using test and validation methodologies, tools, and scripts Ability to organise, analyse, and present test data effectively Nice to Have (Non-Essential) Experience collaborating with developers to design test cases Ability to summarise technical information for different audiences Experience managing a test workstack Basic experience with Python coding or scripting