R&D Test Systems Engineer
Job in
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-24
Listing for:
Electus Recruitment Solutions
Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-07-24
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Test Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire
Rate: £55 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract:
3 Month Contract
Industry: Aerospace / Advanced Engineering / Research & Development
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced R&D Test Systems Engineer to support the delivery of advanced engineering programmes. This short term contract will see you playing a key role in the build and commissioning of specialist test equipment used to validate complex electro mechanical systems.
This is a hands on engineering role suited to someone with experience building and commissioning bespoke test rigs in an R&D or manufacturing environment.
What you will be doing- Build mechanical test rigs in accordance with engineering drawings and plans
- Complete rack wiring and instrumentation installation
- Install plumbing for liquid cooling systems
- Commission and bring test equipment into operation
- Follow established commissioning procedures and safety requirements
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues during test rig build and bring up
- Report daily progress to project leadership
- Deliver work to a high standard of quality within project timescales
- HNC, HND or equivalent technical engineering experience
- Previous experience building and commissioning test system rigs
- Strong electro mechanical assembly experience
- Experience of rack build, instrumentation and electrical wiring
- Experience with plumbing for industrial or cooling systems
- Experience fault finding and bringing test equipment into service
- Good understanding of safe working practices within engineering environments
- Experience working with liquid cooling systems
- City & Guilds qualification
- £55 per hour Umbrella
- 3 month contract
- Opportunity to work on cutting edge R&D programmes
- Collaborative engineering environment
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