Senior Test Engineer

  • ARM
  • Basildon, Essex
  • 18/08/2026
Contractor Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Senior Test Engineer

Basildon

6-month contract

Paying up to 60p/h (Inside IR35)

Please note - Due to the nature of the work, you'll be required to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security Clearance (SC Clearance)

Overview: As a Senior Test Engineer, you will support the design, development, and ongoing support of electro-optical test equipment and test processes for a range of Precision Guidance products - from early development through to production.

Responsibilities:

  • Interpreting product-level test requirements to support the definition and implementation of test strategies and systems
  • Supporting the design and commissioning of test systems used in development and production
  • Participating in the integration, verification, and validation of test solutions
  • Performing hands-on laboratory testing and measurement using electro-optical instrumentation
  • Writing and reviewing technical documentation including test procedures and user instructions
  • Working closely with cross-disciplinary teams (hardware, software, optical and systems engineers) to ensure successful product and test system delivery

Essential Skills & Experience

  • HND or higher qualification in System, Electrical, Electronic, or related engineering discipline
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: Electrical testing, Electro-optics, Environmental testing, acoustic testing
  • Practical experience with lab-based testing, diagnostics, and measurement
  • Good understanding of test instrumentation and data analysis
  • Experience with test software tools (e.g. LabVIEW, MATLAB or similar)
  • Soldering Experience - Desirable
  • Knowledge of mechanical design and STTE.
  • Understanding and Knowledge of using industry-standard ECAD tools
  • Awareness of environmental effects on hardware performance

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.