Job Description As a Senior Engineer within Defence, you will develop and deliver tests that validate military vehicles on the leading edge of technology. You will work with customers to understand their issues and develop tests which will evaluate their needs in novel and effective ways. You will then use the results to advise on regulatory, performance and reliability performance of the system under test. You will lead technicians and engineers to cohesively deliver tests and produce concise reports. You will be involved in the whole process including price compilation, planning, procedure/legislation research, issue of test instructions and data collection requirements, presentation of results and reporting across a wide range of projects, from smaller-scale, short-term projects to multi-year delivery of new fighting vehicle platforms. Roles and Responsibilities Design of tests with solid technical foundations that aid in solving customer needs. Liaison with the customer and test authorities to ensure test plans meet regulatory requirements. Build cross-functional relationships with your peers in other departments. Specify test facilities, sensors and DAQ equipment as appropriate. Analysis of test data, including making judgements on if systems are compliant or fit for purpose. Develop new processes and continuously improve existing processes, procedures, equipment or facilities. Provide off-site support in 3rd party test facilities as and when required. Make engineering judgements regarding the performance of the customer test vehicles and advise on areas of improvement. Write clear and concise test reports to document test activities and compile data packs as required. Explain and discuss test results with customers, including exploring potential areas of improvement. Develop safety cases and prepare risk assessments. Develop test capabilities within the military vehicle subject area. Design new test techniques and put forward novel solutions to existing problems. Bring an enthusiastic, can-do attitude and always strive to improve. Act in accordance with the code of conduct for UTAC group staff at all times. Adaptability to situations and a willingness to work beyond the job description on occasion (i.e. driving test vehicles, manual handling, supporting others). Experience Essential Vehicle or system testing for development, research or approval General data acquisition understanding and fundamental principles Knowledge of sensor types and applications, including accelerometers, microphones, strain gauges, force transducers etc. Knowledge of vehicle mechanical systems, such as engines, driveline, chassis and control systems. Desirable Knowledge of the standards and regulations required to support the military vehicle approval process such as DEFSTANs, ECE regulations and ISO standards. Objective vehicle assessment and benchmarking methods (R202, Attribute assessments, ADV drives etc). Experience writing system requirements for vehicles and knowledge of how these relate to test methods. Understanding of military projects and the military vehicle supply chain. Vehicle network and comms systems (i.e. CAN, FLEXRAY, RS232, LIN).