Principal Safety Test Engineer

Job description

ARM are supporting a market-leading Automotive testing company to recruit a Principal Engineer within their Passive Safety department.

Up to £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We’re looking for an experienced Test Engineering Manager to lead a small technical team delivering passive safety testing to global standards on their sled facility. This is a hands-on leadership role in a high-performance, regulated test environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Health & Safety, risk assessments, and safe test operations
• Manage and develop a small team of engineers and technicians
• Plan workloads, schedules, and resources
• Act as key technical contact for customers and future programmes
• Drive continuous improvement and performance metrics
• Own departmental finances including invoicing and forecasting
• Support ISO17025, ISO9001, and other accreditations
• Oversee sled testing procedures, equipment utilisation, and data analysis

Experience

• Degree-qualified, ideally in Automotive Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in automotive or aerospace passive safety testing
• Strong sled testing expertise (essential)
• Proven people management and planning skills
• Expert knowledge of European, Federal, and Global safety standards
• Experience with data acquisition, high-speed cameras, and test instrumentation
• Strong understanding of ATD injury criteria and data interpretation

Desirables

• Static rig testing experience
• FARO Arm or CMM experience

*Must have full-time, permanent right to work in the UK.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bedford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English