Role: Senior Development Engineer – Shrewsbury (Hybrid)Contract Length: 12 monthsLocation: ShrewsburyOverview: We are seeking a Senior Development Engineer to support military powertrain verification and validation. This role involves working on new product introduction (NPI) and current products, offering a unique opportunity in defense engineering.Why This Role? This position ensures high-quality performance of military powertrain products through component validation, post-design reporting, and inline 6 product development.Team Structure:Work within a 12-person team, part of a 26-person Engineering unit.Collaborate with procurement, suppliers, and customers.Ideal Candidate:6+ years in engine, transmission, or driveline engineering.Engineering degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent experience.Strong troubleshooting and product validation/testing skills.Proficient in data analysis and problem-solving, especially with Microsoft Excel.Ability to present findings to stakeholders and contribute to team development.Key Attributes:Strong team player with great interpersonal skills.Excellent communication, able to collaborate with diverse teams.Analytical mindset, capable of efficiently interpreting and reducing data.Preferred Industry Experience:Defense, automotive, aerospace, heavy engineering.Alternative sectors: Large-scale manufacturing with powertrain focus, robotics, advanced mechanics.Systems Required:Microsoft Office (Excel-heavy role).Familiarity with engineering data analysis tools is a plus.Working Conditions:Hybrid policy: Minimum 3 days/week in-office.Hours: Mon-Thurs, 08:00-16:45 | Fri, 08:00-12:30.