Test Engineer

IC Resources
Gloucester, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Automation of Tests
White-Box Testing

Job description

We're looking for a Test Engineer to design and run the test campaigns that validate hardware built for Arctic operations. You'll work across a full hardware stack - from embedded electronics and energy systems to composite structures and autonomous platforms.This role sits at the critical point of the R&D cycle. The test systems you build and the results you deliver will directly shape the reliability and safety of hardware deployed in extreme environments.What you'll do

  • Design and operate custom testbeds for complex hardware systems
  • Execute thermal, vibration, fatigue, structural, and environmental tests
  • Run testing using cold chambers, vibration tables, structural rigs, and DAQ systems
  • Translate test results into clear engineering recommendations
  • Help build and scale the in-house R&D testing lab

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • 3+ years hands-on testing or prototyping experience in a lab/workshop environment
  • Experience developing environmental or structural test setups
  • Familiarity with standards such as MIL-STD 810H, IP/IK, CE, or UL
  • Ability to design test systems and automated test processes
  • Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-moving engineering team

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