Senior Hardware Test Engineer

SUMMARY:
A leading player in the defence and security technology sector is looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join their Test Engineering Group. This position is ideal for someone with strong expertise in test systems and hardware development within military or avionics environments, and who thrives in technically demanding projects.

POSITION INFO:
You will be responsible for the design and integration of advanced test systems, contributing to the full lifecycle of test bench development — from architectural design to qualification and maintenance support. This is a senior technical role requiring both hands-on engineering and leadership in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to project planning, statements of work, and labour estimations for test bench development projects
• Derive lower-level hardware requirements for test benches
• Perform high-level architectural design and detailed design, and establish manufacturing baselines
• Lead scheduling, procurement, and assembly processes
• Coordinate mechanical design and assembly drawings
• Oversee and participate in integration, testing, and qualification of test benches
• Maintain documentation in line with development processes
• Manage configuration and version control baselines
• Provide fault-finding, repair, and maintenance support on test benches

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficiency with National Instruments and other general test equipment
• Experience with MW and RF-related test equipment
• Understanding of signal integrity concepts between test equipment and units under test
• Strong background in electronic hardware design
• Schematic capture and PCB layout experience is advantageous
• C# development experience is beneficial
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead technical teams
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a group-oriented development environment

Competencies:

• Experience in engineering and testing procedures
• Strong understanding of electronic circuits and equipment functions
• Fault-finding and repair capabilities
• Requirements analysis and writing skills
• Test systems architectural and hardware design expertise
• Digital and analogue electronic design experience
• Proven technical leadership experience

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.Eng. (Electronics) or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 5+ years in test equipment and unit test integration
• Minimum 10+ years in test system development and electronic circuit design