Test Engineer in Harlow, Essex

Our client is seeking x4 Contract Test Engineers to support the integration, verification, validation and acceptance testing of Air Traffic Management Systems within the defence and security sector. Based on-site in Harlow, Essex, the role will involve practical laboratory testing across air traffic control, surveillance, radar, identification and associated ATM systems.

• 12-month contract position
• Based on-site in Harlow, Essex
• Hands-on work within a laboratory and systems integration environment

• Execute system, integration, verification, validation and acceptance testing activities
• Configure and operate laboratory equipment, simulators and specialist test environments
• Follow approved test procedures and accurately record test evidence and results
• Develop, review and update test procedures, specifications and technical reports
• Investigate defects, anomalies and system non-conformances, supporting root cause analysis
• Troubleshoot hardware, RF, networking and system-level issues
• Operate electronic and RF test equipment, including spectrum analysers, signal generators, oscilloscopes and power meters
• Analyse test results and communicate technical findings, risks and recommendations to engineering teams

• Experience in systems, software, hardware or integration testing
• Strong practical experience working in an engineering laboratory environment
• Experience executing formal test procedures and producing objective test evidence
• Proven troubleshooting and fault-finding skills across hardware and software systems
• Experience producing defect reports, problem reports and test reports
• Ability to write, review and maintain test procedures and technical documentation
• Experience operating electronic and RF test equipment
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, interface documents and technical manuals

• Experience within Air Traffic Management or Air Traffic Control environments
• Knowledge of Primary Radar, Secondary Surveillance Radar, Mode S, IFF or Mode 5 systems
• Experience testing surveillance, communications, networking or defence systems
• Understanding of RF principles, measurements and performance analysis
• Experience supporting system integration, customer demonstrations and acceptance testing
• Familiarity with defect tracking, configuration management and requirements management tools
• Understanding of engineering lifecycles, verification methodologies and qualification activities
• HNC, HND, apprenticeship, military technical training or a degree in an engineering-related discipline

This contract opportunity would suit a Test Engineer with strong laboratory, RF and systems integration skills who enjoys structured testing and technical problem-solving in a defence and security environment. Apply now to support the delivery of critical Air Traffic Management Systems.