Systems and Test Engineer
Posted 7 days ago by Totaljobs
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Hooton, Ellesmere Port (CH65), CH65
Summary: This role is for a Systems & Test Engineer focused on product verification, validation, and qualification in safety-critical aerospace and marine systems. The position is ideal for hands-on mechanical or aerospace engineers with experience in test execution and analysis. The engineer will be responsible for developing test plans, conducting physical testing, and producing technical reports. The role emphasizes structured testing and analysis over design work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute qualification and verification test plans
- Own and maintain requirements verification matrices (V&V)
- Lead and support physical testing activities (lab, rig, or field-based)
- Analyse test data and produce clear technical reports
- Conduct analytical assessments to support product qualification
- Assess test evidence reuse across similar products
- Interface with internal teams, customers, and certification bodies
- Support DFMEA activities and engineering documentation
- Contribute to process improvements and engineering best practices
Key Skills:
- Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or similar)
- Experience in test, validation, or product qualification
- Proven experience running hands-on engineering tests
- Experience with verification & validation (V&V) processes
- Ability to interpret and manage technical requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with customers or certification authorities
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Hooton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Systems & Test Engineer (Mechanical / Aerospace)
Contract Role | Defence & Marine
Overview
Beaufort is seeking a Systems & Test Engineer to support product verification, validation, and qualification activities across safety-critical aerospace and marine systems. This role suits a hands-on mechanical or aerospace engineer with experience in test execution, analysis, and certification-facing work.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute qualification and verification test plans
- Own and maintain requirements verification matrices (V&V)
- Lead and support physical testing activities (lab, rig, or field-based)
- Analyse test data and produce clear technical reports
- Conduct analytical assessments to support product qualification
- Assess test evidence reuse across similar products
- Interface with internal teams, customers, and certification bodies
- Support DFMEA activities and engineering documentation
- Contribute to process improvements and engineering best practices
Required Experience
- Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or similar)
- Experience in test, validation, or product qualification
- Proven experience running hands-on engineering tests
- Experience with verification & validation (V&V) processes
- Ability to interpret and manage technical requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with customers or certification authorities
Desirable Skills
- Experience with DFMEA
- Familiarity with regulated industries (aerospace, defence, marine, automotive)
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
Summary
This is a mechanically biased test & verification role with a systems focus—ideal for engineers who enjoy proving products work through structured testing and analysis, rather than purely designing them.