Latest Test Engineer Jobs

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Lead Systems Engineer – Space

This role involves leading the development and delivery of advanced satellite and ground systems for secure military communications. Responsibilities include managing system requirements, integration, verification, and validation, as well as coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure successful programme execution.

Lockheed Martin Newcastle, North East England, United Kingdom £93,000 – £116,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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Lead AIT Engineer (Satellite Delivery)

This role involves leading the Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) function for two active satellite missions, ensuring campaigns are delivered on schedule and all test anomalies are formally closed. The position requires hands-on experience in cleanroom environments, familiarity with AIT procedures, and the ability to manage risks and document processes meticulously.

Exobotics Ltd London, United Kingdom £62,000 – £82,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Test Engineer

The Test Engineer will perform and manage laboratory-based testing and qualification activities for existing and new products, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards. They will also investigate test failures, develop test methods, and support engineering projects in a technically advanced aerospace and manufacturing environment.

OP Sl10Bu, SL1 0BU, United Kingdom £38,888 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Test Engineer (Data)

As a Test Engineer in the Data Team, you will ensure the quality and reliability of the DataCosmos platform by defining and implementing testing strategies, building automated tests, and validating data flows. You will collaborate with engineering and product teams to improve testing practices and support CI/CD pipelines.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Environmental Test Engineer

This role involves performing environmental and electrical testing of spacecraft systems and components, including preparation, execution, and documentation of tests. You will work in a close-knit team on high-profile projects like ARIEL, Vigil, and ExoMars Rover, ensuring strict compliance with quality and safety standards.

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Rocket Engine Propulsion Test Engineer

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will coordinate the development and integration of complex rocket engine systems, working across multiple disciplines including structural, thermal, propulsion, and electronics. Your role involves leading technical projects, performing system analysis, and ensuring compliance with spacecraft requirements, while also managing customer interactions and supplier queries.

Expert Employment Lower Hartwell, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £38,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Flight Test Engineer/Instructor

This role involves delivering and developing ground and in-flight instruction for flight test professionals, assessing and grading student performance, and contributing to course development. The position is based at MOD Boscombe Down, a key site for aviation and aerospace testing and evaluation.

Thomas Search Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7EZ, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Electronics Test Engineer (Wireless Technologies)

This role involves performing functional tests on PCBs and RF devices, setting up test strategies for new product introductions, and diagnosing and repairing test equipment. The position offers a hands-on, responsible role with a variety of daily challenges in a rapidly growing electronics manufacturer.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Andover, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Electronic Test Engineer (Resistors)

The role involves supporting production by running automated test equipment, setting up electrical measurement systems, and designing test hardware. The candidate will also develop test code, train operators, and work on process optimization to improve productivity.

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Bedlington, NE22 6BP, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Systems and Test Engineer

This role involves coordinating cross-functional engineering activities for system verification and compliance, developing and executing test plans, and using analytical tools to support product qualification. The position emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and professional development.

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Ellesmere Port, CH65 8DE, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible

Materials Engineer (Lab Based)

This role involves conducting a wide variety of tests on exotic materials for the Defence and Aerospace industries, including destructive and non-destructive testing. You will be responsible for creating and testing material specimens, writing reports, and analyzing data, with opportunities for career progression and project ownership.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Honiton, United Kingdom £38,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Rocket Engine Test Technician

This role involves overseeing firing site operations for rocket engine testing, including site preparation, maintenance, and handling of fuel and oxidizers. The Test Engineer will also design and manufacture propellant systems, provide advanced training, and analyze test data while adhering to COMAH standards.

Expert Employment Lower Hartwell, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Electrical Test Operations Engineer

The Electrical Test Operations Engineer will execute electrical and functional test procedures on engineering test benches and flight spacecraft, using various test equipment and systems. They will support spacecraft integration, automated and manual tests, and environmental and launch activities, working in a shift-based environment with possible flexible hours.

Line Up Aviation Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £37 ph

Senior Test Design Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing

This role involves leading the design and implementation of test rigs and fixtures for aircraft fuel systems, managing test equipment requests, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The position requires significant experience in test rig and fixture design, mechanical engineering principles, and technical documentation, with a focus on innovation and collaboration.

Matchtech Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Mechanisms Engineer

The role involves designing, analyzing, and testing space mechanisms for spacecraft, working on multiple projects simultaneously, and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders. The position requires a strong mechanical engineering background, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Mechanisms Engineer

The Senior Mechanisms Engineer will design, analyze, and test space mechanisms for spacecraft, working on multiple projects and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders. The role involves hands-on engineering, managing work packages, and ensuring high reliability in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Electronics Engineer

The Electronics Engineer will lead end-to-end PCB design activities, from requirements capture to in-service support, ensuring robust and manufacturable designs. Responsibilities include developing multi-layer PCB architectures, performing signal and power integrity analysis, and defining verification and validation activities. The role involves working in small cross-functional teams and supporting regulatory compliance and production test solutions.

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1LZ, United Kingdom £35,000 – £50,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required