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Senior Test Engineer

Job Posted: 17 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: RH13, Horsham, West Sussex

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Senior Test Engineer
Location: Horsham
Job Type: Permanent
A high-growth clean energy engineering business is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to take ownership of complex test and validation activities supporting advanced electro-mechanical systems.
This Senior Test Engineer position sits at the centre of product development, working across engineering teams to deliver structured, high-quality testing that directly influences product performance, reliability, and commercial deployment.
As a Senior Test Engineer, you will be responsible for executing verification and validation programmes, commissioning test rigs, analysing data, and leading fault-finding investigations. You will also play a key role in improving test processes, developing documentation, and mentoring junior engineers.
This role suits a hands-on Senior Test Engineer who enjoys working with real hardware, solving technical problems, and taking ownership of test outcomes in a structured engineering environment.
Key responsibilities
  * Execute verification, validation, and development testing activities
  * Prepare, commission, and operate test stands and rigs
  * Analyse test data, identify trends, and produce detailed reports
  * Lead fault-finding and root cause investigations on complex systems
  * Develop test procedures, SOPs, and risk assessments
  * Support test planning, scheduling, and continuous improvement
  * Collaborate with design and systems teams on test capability development
  * Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
Requirements
  * Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics or similar
  * Several years’ experience in a hands-on test or validation role
  * Strong experience with test rigs, instrumentation, and data analysis
  * Proven fault-finding and root cause investigation capability
  * Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs
  * Experience producing technical reports and presenting findings
  * Familiarity with safety tools such as HAZOP, HAZID, FMEA or similar
  * Ability to manage workloads and deliver against multiple priorities
Desirable
  * Experience with electro-mechanical systems, energy systems, or complex hardware
  * Exposure to thermodynamics, efficiency calculations, or heat balances
  * Experience working in R&D or product development environments
What this role offers
  * Exposure to advanced engineering technology with real-world impact
  * A technically challenging environment with strong engineering standards
  * Opportunity to influence test strategy and system performance
  * Clear progression into senior technical or leadership roles

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