Principal Test Development Engineer

Fantastic opportunity to work with a market leader with excellent progression opportunities!

We're recruiting for a Principal Test Development Engineer in Edinburgh, Midlothian, to join a world-class design and manufacturing team working on cutting-edge electronic products across defence, medical, industrial, and communications sectors.

You will have the opportunity to work with top engineers and be responsible for developing automated test systems using LabVIEW and Test Stand.

• Lead the design, development, and verification of robust automated test systems using tools such as LabVIEW and Test Stand.
• Define test strategies and architectures for complex electronic assemblies and subsystems.
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimisation using Lean Sigma and structured design methodologies.
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver world-class products to global markets.
• Support and mentor other engineers, with opportunities to step into team leadership or management.

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in test development, ATE design, or hardware validation.
• Strong knowledge of LabVIEW, Test Stand, and automated functional test systems.
• Confident working with instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, and signal generators.
• Proven background in continuous improvement or Lean Sigma.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ambition to progress into lead or management roles while remaining technically hands‑on.

Due to the nature of the projects, applicants must be eligible for security clearance.

If you are interested in this Principal Test Development Engineer role in Edinburgh, Midlothian, please send your CV to Steve Bernat or call (phone number removed) for more information.