Senior Test Engineer - Defence
Permanent, salary: up to £60,000 depending on experience
Based on site in Bedford
40 hours a week (Mon – Fri, 08.00 – 16.30 or 08.30 – 17.00)
Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme (matched up to 10% by the company), Life Cover, healthcare cashback plans + more available!
We’re looking for a Senior Test Engineer to join the Special Vehicles arm of a leading Automotive Test facility who validate, test and support military vehicles for UK MoD and OE manufacturers.
Whilst most of the time will be onsite in Bedford, working with the latest R&D technology you’ll also travel internationally to visit stakeholders and support testing (this could be up to 30% of the time) - so make sure your passport is to hand! Due to the sensitive nature of this Defence work, security clearance is required; you’ll need to be a UK Passport holder, resident in the UK for the last 5 years.
What would the Senior Test Engineer – Defence do?
Work within a team of engineers and technicians to co-ordinate and supervise test activity
Provide technical support to technicians and stakeholders
Develop test capabilities within the military vehicle subject area
Design new test techniques and put forward novel solutions to existing problems
Develop test scenarios with customers and other departments
Liaise with the customer and test authorities to ensure test plans meet specific r...