Principal Test Development Engineer

7 days ago

City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Octagon Group Full time

Principal Test Development Engineer – Edinburgh Permanent – Full Time – Hybrid Base pay range (provided by Octagon Group) Eligibility: Applicants must be UK nationals and eligible for UK security clearance. We’re recruiting for a Principal Test Development Engineer to join a world-class design and manufacturing team working on cutting‑edge electronic products across defence, medical, industrial, and communications sectors. This senior‑level opportunity offers clear progression into technical leadership and people management, with the scope to shape future test strategy and mentor junior engineers. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and verification of robust automated test systems using tools such as LabVIEW, TestStand, and PXI. Define test strategies and architectures for complex electronic assemblies and subsystems. Drive continuous improvement and process optimisation using Lean Sigma and structured design methodologies. Collaborate across multi‑disciplinary engineering teams to deliver world‑class products to global markets. Support and mentor other engineers, with opportunities to step into team leadership or management. Requirements Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, or a related Engineering discipline. 5+ years’ experience in test development, ATE design, or hardware validation. Strong knowledge of LabVIEW, TestStand, and automated functional test systems. Confident working with instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, and signal generators. Proven background in continuous improvement or Lean Sigma. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Ambition to progress into lead or management roles while remaining technically hands‑on. Benefits You’ll receive a competitive salary with genuine progression opportunities, flexible hybrid working, and an attractive relocation package for those moving to Edinburgh. Additional employee benefits include private medical insurance, company sick pay, life assurance, income protection, and access to wellbeing programmes such as occupational health, vision care, and discounted gym membership. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full time Job Function Defense and Space Manufacturing and Medical Equipment Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr

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