Ground Trials Engineer

Summary

Take ownership of complex trial activities that support the progression of advanced defence systems. Build your expertise across multiple technical disciplines while gaining exposure to large-scale programmes and specialist testing environments.

Hertfordshire-based, with a mixture of onsite and remote working. This is a permanent, full-time role.

• Supporting the planning, preparation and delivery of ground trials for complex engineering systems throughout development and validation phases
• Developing and implementing test activities that demonstrate system performance, safety and suitability for operational use
• Analysing technical data, interpreting trial results and producing clear reports to support engineering and programme decisions
• Working closely with specialists across systems engineering, safety, integration and validation disciplines to ensure successful test outcomes
• Contributing to long-term proving and verification strategies, helping to identify risks, define test objectives and improve trial effectiveness
• Assisting with the management of test programmes, coordinating activities, equipment, facilities and stakeholder inputs to ensure efficient delivery
• Supporting investigations, problem resolution and root cause analysis activities when issues arise during testing
• Building expertise across a range of specialist test environments including environmental testing, electromagnetic compatibility, mechanical trials and system validation activities

• Previous experience within engineering test, trials, validation, integration, verification or system proving environments
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate technical information and make evidence-based recommendations
• Experience of planning, conducting or supporting structured engineering test activities
• Confident communicator capable of presenting technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to identify problems, propose improvements and support continuous development of engineering processes
• Understanding of safety, risk management, assurance or compliance processes within a regulated engineering environment would be advantageous
• Practical engineering knowledge in mechanical, electrical, electronic or software-based systems would be beneficial
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders across engineering, project and operational functions
• Exposure to defence, aerospace, nuclear or other highly regulated technical sectors would be advantageous

Eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance

• Experience with in engineering, trials, test or validation environments
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Defence, regulated industry or complex engineering environment experience

Basic salary up to £55,000 per annum, with the addition of annual bonus, enhanced pension contribution, paid overtime options and additional flexible leave days.

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from diverse backgrounds can thrive. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates.

These vacancies require Security Check (SC) clearance. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain relevant clearance.