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Ground Trials Engineer
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- Hertfordshire
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £50,000 - £55,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Summary
Take ownership of complex trial activities that support the progression of advanced defence systems. Build your expertise across multiple technical disciplines while gaining exposure to large-scale programmes and specialist testing environments.
Where You Will Work
Hertfordshire-based, with a mixture of onsite and remote working. This is a permanent, full-time role.
What You Will Be Doing
Supporting the planning, preparation and delivery of ground trials for complex engineering systems throughout development and validation phases
Developing and implementing test activities that demonstrate system performance, safety and suitability for operational use
Analysing technical data, interpreting trial results and producing clear reports to support engineering and programme decisions
Working closely with specialists across systems engineering, safety, integration and validation disciplines to ensure successful test outcomes
Contributing to long-term proving and verification strategies, helping to identify risks, define test objectives and improve trial effectiveness
Assisting with the management of test programmes, coordinating activities, equipment, facilities and stakeholder inputs to ensure efficient delivery
Supporting investigations, problem resolution and root cause analysis activities when issues arise during testing
Building expertise across a range of specialist test environments including environmental testing, electromagnetic compatibility, mechanical trials and system validation activitiesYour Experience
Previous experience within engineering test, trials, validation, integration, verification or system proving environments
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate technical information and make evidence-based recommendations
Experience of planning, conducting or supporting structured engineering test activities
Confident communicator capable of presenting technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to identify problems, propose improvements and support continuous development of engineering processes
Understanding of safety, risk management, assurance or compliance processes within a regulated engineering environment would be advantageous
Practical engineering knowledge in mechanical, electrical, electronic or software-based systems would be beneficial
Experience working with multiple stakeholders across engineering, project and operational functions
Exposure to defence, aerospace, nuclear or other highly regulated technical sectors would be advantageousEssential Requirements
Eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance
• Experience within engineering, trials, test or validation environments
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Defence, regulated industry or complex engineering environment experienceWhat’s in it for You
Basic salary up to £55,000 per annum, with the addition of annual bonus, enhanced pension contribution, paid overtime options and additional flexible leave days.
Equal Opportunities
Our client is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from diverse backgrounds can thrive. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates.
These vacancies require Security Check (SC) clearance. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain relevant clearance.
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then
Take ownership of complex trial activities that support the progression of advanced defence systems. Build your expertise across multiple technical disciplines while gaining exposure to large-scale programmes and specialist testing environments.
Where You Will Work
Hertfordshire-based, with a mixture of onsite and remote working. This is a permanent, full-time role.
What You Will Be Doing
Supporting the planning, preparation and delivery of ground trials for complex engineering systems throughout development and validation phases
Developing and implementing test activities that demonstrate system performance, safety and suitability for operational use
Analysing technical data, interpreting trial results and producing clear reports to support engineering and programme decisions
Working closely with specialists across systems engineering, safety, integration and validation disciplines to ensure successful test outcomes
Contributing to long-term proving and verification strategies, helping to identify risks, define test objectives and improve trial effectiveness
Assisting with the management of test programmes, coordinating activities, equipment, facilities and stakeholder inputs to ensure efficient delivery
Supporting investigations, problem resolution and root cause analysis activities when issues arise during testing
Building expertise across a range of specialist test environments including environmental testing, electromagnetic compatibility, mechanical trials and system validation activitiesYour Experience
Previous experience within engineering test, trials, validation, integration, verification or system proving environments
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate technical information and make evidence-based recommendations
Experience of planning, conducting or supporting structured engineering test activities
Confident communicator capable of presenting technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to identify problems, propose improvements and support continuous development of engineering processes
Understanding of safety, risk management, assurance or compliance processes within a regulated engineering environment would be advantageous
Practical engineering knowledge in mechanical, electrical, electronic or software-based systems would be beneficial
Experience working with multiple stakeholders across engineering, project and operational functions
Exposure to defence, aerospace, nuclear or other highly regulated technical sectors would be advantageousEssential Requirements
Eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance
• Experience within engineering, trials, test or validation environments
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Defence, regulated industry or complex engineering environment experienceWhat’s in it for You
Basic salary up to £55,000 per annum, with the addition of annual bonus, enhanced pension contribution, paid overtime options and additional flexible leave days.
Equal Opportunities
Our client is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from diverse backgrounds can thrive. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates.
These vacancies require Security Check (SC) clearance. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain relevant clearance.
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then