Senior Development Engineer (Defense Engineering) - Shrewsbury - 12-month Contract Location: Shrewsbury, UK Employment Type: Full-Time 12-month Contract Role Mon-Fri / 37hr Week - 08:00-16:45 Mon-Thurs, 08:00-12:30 Fri Hourly Rate: £45-54 p/h depending upon experience My Global Defense Engineering client is looking for a Senior Development Engineer with strong Engine Transmission and/or Driveline engineering experience to join their Defense engineering team based in Shrewsbury, UK. The role will focus on the verification and validation needs of powertrain products for primarily the Defense land systems segment. The successful incumbent will play a leading technical role in areas such as component resourcing validation, post design services reporting, inline 6 product development and much more. Key Responsibilities: Support to planning (resource profiling and costing of verification and validation) engineering programs. Creating detailed test plans (DVP&R) to validate complex components / assemblies Oversee dyno / rig tests on components / assemblies and produce technical reports covering findings. Conduct complex data analysis on test results using hand calculations and / or relevant simulation software as needed. Engage in stakeholder reviews, presenting to colleagues of all levels across engineering and other associated departments. Provide guidance and direction to less experienced engineers as needed within the team. Communicate complex technical information to customers, team members, suppliers and other business units as needed. What We're Looking For: Depth of technical effort needed due to variety of products. Working on interesting military programmes from NPI through to current in-use products Senior level (10 years experience) Engine transmission or driveline engineering experience would be desirable. Data analysis/Problem solving ability. Analytical skillset - Understanding and reducing data in an efficient manner. Work is focused on analysis of data - Microsoft Office, key focus on Excel. Proven experience in a development engineer role, ideally with engine, transmission, or driveline development experience. Experience in product testing of either components or complete assemblies. Extensive troubleshooting experience on complex products or systems. An accredited engineering degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent experience. A Willingness to travel to both customer and supplier locations within the UK as needed. Apply now to join a world-class engineering team ADZN1_UKTJ