Principal Test & Acceptance Engineer
Job in
Wareham, Dorset County, BH20, England, UK
Listed on 2026-05-11
Listing for:
Rubicon Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-11
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Test Engineer, Quality Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Principal Test & Acceptance Engineer | Wareham | £70,000
Are you a technically authoritative Principal Test & Acceptance Engineer who thrives on ownership, structure, and technical rigour?
This role offers the chance to lead complex test and acceptance activity on high‑integrity engineered systems, where precision, documentation, and compliance genuinely matter.
If you value autonomy, technical depth, and influencing best practice, this Principal Test & Acceptance Engineer position will strongly appeal.
As a Principal Test & Acceptance Engineer, you will benefit from:
Enhanced annual leave of 25 days, increasing with long service
Flexible working hours, agreed with your Line Manager
Private medical insurance (role‑dependent banding)
Income protection and life assurance
Employer‑matched pension scheme
Free onsite parking and electric vehicle charging access
Onsite gym membership
As a Principal Test & Acceptance Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
Leading and executing test and acceptance phases across complex engineering projects
Producing and authorising test plans, procedures, schedules, and reports
Analysing test data and evaluating evidence against technical and regulatory requirements
Ensuring all test activity complies with internal standards, safety requirements, and external specifications
Providing specialist test expertise and mentoring within the wider engineering function
Supporting project delivery through integration, set‑to‑work, and qualification activity
As a Principal Test & Acceptance Engineer, your experience will include:
Apprenticeship, HNC, HND or Degree qualified in an engineering or scientific discipline
Extensive experience performing structured test and trials activities
Strong understanding of engineering life cycles, verification, and validation processes
Experience with electrical and or mechanical testing methodologies
Ability to produce clear, independent technical documentation and reports
Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and become the technical authority for test and acceptance activity on critical systems, apply today with an up‑to‑date CV or call Charlie at Rubicon for more information
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