Senior Test Equipment Design Engineer

Senior Test Equipment Design Engineer (ATE / Defence)       Were recruiting an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer to work on the development of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) supporting complex electronic systems in a defence environment.
This is a hands-on hardware and test engineering role with real technical ownership, working across the full lifecycle  from requirements through design, verification, and in service support.
What youll be doing
Designing Automated Test Equipment to support production and product verification
Translating system and product requirements into test architectures and specifications
Developing and reviewing test strategies including ICT, Functional Test, and Boundary Scan
Designing measurement systems, considering instrumentation, grounding, and power distribution
Leading technical investigations and resolving complex test and diagnostic issues
Producing technical documentation to support manufacturing and in service use
Supporting bids and early phase technical definition where needed
Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers (no line management split unless agreed)

What were looking for
Strong, current experience in electronics and test engineering
Proven background creating Automated Test Equipment
Solid understanding of modern test methodologies (ICT, Functional, Boundary Scan)
Experience designing measurement and instrumentation systems
Confident interpreting technical requirements and drawings
Analytical, pragmatic problem solver comfortable making engineering decisions

Desirable (not essential)
NI LabVIEW and/or Test Stand
Boundary Scan / XJTAG

What happens now?
Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance:  British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship  Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the role:  For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop.