Test Equipment Engineer

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · IR35 not stated · Rate not stated · Contract · Posted 29 October 2026

Our client, a leading organisation within the defence and security sector, is seeking a Test Equipment Engineer for a six-month contract based in Cheltenham. The role will involve developing, integrating and testing…

Contract type Contract
Location Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Posted 29 October 2026

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About this contract

Our client, a leading organisation within the defence and security sector, is seeking a Test Equipment Engineer for a six-month contract based in Cheltenham. The role will involve developing, integrating and testing industrial test equipment used in aerospace and defence applications, with a strong focus on hardware alongside software and systems testing.

Key Responsibilities:

Designing, developing and integrating test equipment for industrial and engineering applications
Working across both hardware and software aspects of test systems
Conducting software testing, systems testing and hardware verification
Supporting the development and maintenance of LabVIEW and National Instruments-based test solutions
Collaborating with software, hardware, mechanical and test engineering colleagues
Investigating faults, identifying root causes and implementing effective technical solutions
Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, test procedures and engineering records
Ensuring test equipment meets project requirements and operational standards

Job Requirements:

Experience in test equipment engineering, test engineering or a similar technical discipline
Strong hardware engineering and hardware integration skills
Experience with LabVIEW and National Instruments tools or platforms
Understanding of software testing and systems test processes
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues across hardware and software interfaces
Experience working with BAE test engineering environments or comparable industrial test systems would be advantageous
Clear technical communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Eligibility for SC clearance, with the ability to start subject to BPSS checks; UK eyes only due to ITAR restrictions
If you are a Test Equipment Engineer with strong hardware, LabVIEW and systems testing experience, apply now to support the delivery of specialist engineering solutions within a technically advanced defence and security environment

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