Test Development Engineer

Job description

Senior Test Development Engineer

Frontier Resourcing are working with a leading defence and national security client, specialising in cutting-edge technologies.

You will be responsible for the design, manufacture, verification, validation, and lifecycle support of test equipment at board, sub-system, and system level.

With a focus on R&D and cutting-edge technologies, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to hone and develop your technical knowledge.

The role

• Create test solutions - Design and develop functional test equipment for electronic systems
• Lead and support hardware/software integration and troubleshooting
• Provide lifecycle and production support, including issue resolution and obsolescence management
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to develop robust, scalable test solutions
• Lead design reviews and documentation to the highest standards

Experience

• Test development experience – creating test solutions, not just running test programmes.
• Excellent knowledge of analogue and digital electronic circuit design.
• Ability to write comprehensive technical design documentation.
• Proven experience in handover and management of designs in production.
• Excellent hardware troubleshooting skills.
• Able to support/debug system integration
• Test software design experience.

Desirable Experience

• Use of Mentor Graphics schematic entry and PCB layout tools.
• Understanding of common test architectures PXI/d LXI
• Measurement Uncertainty and its application in test equipment design and validation
• Software Certification or detailed knowledge of: NI LabView, NI CVI, NI TestStand, C#
• Design of mix signal circuits

To be eligible for this role you will need to undergo BPSS clearance which requires 3 years UK residency and references.

This role is working in a Test Lab so onsite working is required. Working a condensed week, working full-time hours across 4 days (Monday to Thursday), giving you a long 3-day weekend.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-03-2026

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