Calibration Engineer - Engine Testing

Calibration Engineer for Engine Testing (Contract)

Location:

Milton Keynes - Onsite

Contract:

6 months initially

Start date:

ASAP
Rate: up to £45 ph - outside IR35

An automotive instrumentation business is looking for a hands on Calibration / Test Engineer, ideally from an engine test or instrumentation test background to help develop and validate a new clean fuel engine measurement system.

This is a practical, workshop based role focused on instrumentation, experimental testing, and data analysis, working closely with a small engineering team.

The Role:

Define and design test plans for a high precision engine measurement system
Instrument test rigs (pressure sensors, fast-response thermocouples, DAQ)
Execute manual testing and repeat historic tests
Analyse data and report findings
Recommend design and test improvements
Potentially support transition from manual to automated testing
Collaborate closely with other engineers

Skills required:

Background in engine testing, instrumentation testing, or calibration

Experience with instrumentation & data acquisition systems (National Instruments preferred)
Strong understanding of pressure, temperature, flow, and high-speed events
Confident working in a hands-on workshop role
Strong maths and data analysis capability

Experience with Python or MATLAB (highly desirable)
LabVIEW experience (desirable)

Desirable:

Experience with Clean Energy systems e.g. gaseous or hydrogen
Exposure to test automation or model development
Familiarity with experimental method development

A one stage interview can be quickly arranged