Test Engineer

TL;DR

Test Engineer (Maritime Defence): Perform tests on manufactured products using predefined procedures with an accent on execution, data collection, and anomaly identification. Focus on equipment setup, running automated test scripts, troubleshooting failures, and ensuring process compliance.

Location: Loudwater, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. Requires SC Clearance; must have resided in the UK for the last 5 years (or 3 years in some cases).

Company

Global leader in advanced maritime defence solutions delivering technologies that protect lives and secure nations.

What you will do

• Execute tests on manufactured products including environmental, functional, and stress testing using predefined procedures.
• Collect and document test results, identify failures, and report to Test Systems Engineer.
• Set up and maintain test equipment, perform calibrations, and troubleshoot minor issues.
• Run automated test scripts, provide feedback, and assist in refining processes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to diagnose issues and ensure seamless testing flow.
• Follow protocols, maintain documentation, and suggest improvements to test procedures.

Requirements

• Eligible for SC Clearance: resided in UK for last 5 years (or 3 years in some cases).
• Undergo BPSS and potentially full Security Clearance with evidence of identity, UK work eligibility, and history.
• Experience in test execution, data collection, and anomaly reporting.
• Skills in equipment setup, calibration, and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to run automated scripts and provide feedback.
• Knowledge of testing protocols and documentation standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Optional 9-day fortnight, TOIL, flexible hours, 1pm Friday finish.
• 25 days holiday + option to buy/sell, Christmas shutdown (using 3 leave days).
• Annual bonus (5% non-managers, 10% managers), pension (5% employer/4% employee min).
• Hybrid working for certain roles, casual dress, reward hub discounts.
• 4x salary life cover, optional private health/dental via salary sacrifice.