Systems & Test Engineer (Mechanical / Aerospace)
Contract Role | Defence & Marine
Overview
Beaufort is seeking a Systems & Test Engineer to support product verification, validation, and qualification activities across safety-critical aerospace and marine systems.
This role suits a hands-on mechanical or aerospace engineer with experience in test execution, analysis, and certification-facing work.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute qualification and verification test plans
* Own and maintain requirements verification matrices (V&V)
* Lead and support physical testing activities (lab, rig, or field-based)
* Analyse test data and produce clear technical reports
* Conduct analytical assessments to support product qualification
* Assess test evidence reuse across similar products
* Interface with internal teams, customers, and certification bodies
* Support DFMEA activities and engineering documentation
* Contribute to process improvements and engineering best practices
Required Experience
1. Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or similar)
2. Experience in test, validation, or product qualification
3. Proven experience running hands-on engineering tests
4. Experience with verification & validation (V&V) processes
5. Ability to ...