Test Equipment Engineer

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Synergize Consulting Full time

My client, a leading manufacturer of sensors and electronic systems within the defence domain, are currently seeking a Lead Test Equipment Engineer with exposure to the design development test equipment/systems, to join their well-established test engineering community on a contract basis.


The assignment will see the successful candidate develop test equipment for some of the most cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects in the UK, with contribution to projects Radar, Advanced Targeting and Surveillance.


This is a INSIDE IR35 contract assignment, 8-9 months in duration (Initially untill late Sept 25), that will be based at their busy and secure sites in Edinburgh. Due to the nature of this role and the businesses work in the Defence sector, the role will require a site presence 4-5 days a week.


Due to the nature of our clients work, the role will require the successful applicant to hold security clearance to SC level or be will and able to undergo the Vetting process to achieve this.


What you’ll do as a Lead Test Equipment Engineer:

  • Own the creation and delivery of the technical solution within a defined work package area, ensuring that it meets all stakeholder requirements
  • Establish and mature stakeholder needs, associating/attributing priority, interest, influence and trading-off needs to determine optimum capability to solve stakeholders’ problems
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure architecture alignment with other elements of the programme.
  • Ensure the application of appropriate tools / techniques for test equipment design by the team, providing advice in own area of expertise
  • Resolve emerging issues by proposing and driving through solutions, escalating more complex risks and supporting definition of opportunities and risk mitigation options
  • Foster relationships and networks within and outside the line of business, actively seeking out opportunities and promoting a culture for adoption of best practice
  • Develop, coach, mentor, teach, and upskill other engineers in the wider application of engineering.


We would like to hear from you if you have a combination of the following:

  • Demonstrated experience of driving technical solution development within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience in capturing and analysing stakeholder needs to help guide the development of solutions capable of meeting the needs of future operational environments
  • Industry experience in the full design lifecycle
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with an ability to influence and adapt according to changing demands.
  • Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders from a wide range of organisations, disciplines, backgrounds and levels of seniority, including managing relationships with customers and/or suppliers.
  • Ability to maintain engineering best practice, including looking externally to sources such as academia or other industries
  • Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others
  • Self-motivated with an aptitude for problem solving and driving difficult issues to conclusion


Synergize Consulting is committed to equality and diversity in our workplace. Synergize Consulting provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status, including race/ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, religion or belief, age, disability, or any other protected status or characteristic.



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