Principal Test Design Engineer

19 hours ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Octagon Recruitment Group Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

Principal Test Development Engineer – Edinburgh - Permanent - Full Time - Hybrid  

Due to the nature of the projects, 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 is a senior-level opportunity offering clear progression into technical leadership and people management, with the scope to help shape future test strategy and mentor junior engineers

Key responsibilities of the Principal Test Development Engineer in Edinburgh

In this role, you'll take a leading part in the design, development, and validation of advanced automated test systems, supporting the full product lifecycle from concept through to production. You'll work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure that every product meets the highest standards of reliability and performance


• 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 for the Principal Test Development Engineer in Edinburgh

• 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 of joining as a Principal Test Development Engineer in Edinburgh

You'll receive a competitive salary with genuine progression opportunities, flexible hybrid working, and an attractive relocation package for those moving to Edinburgh. The company also offers excellent employee benefits, including 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



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