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# Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Engineer / Test Design Engineer

- **Company:** Kingdomthales
- **Location:** Kingsley, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Requirements Analysis, Strategies of Testing, Digital Twin
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/44350980/

## About the Role

providing technical input to estimates, schedules, and solution conceptsEngage directly with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with defence standards, policies, and best practicesDrive innovation in test methods, including automation, digital twins, and model-based test approachesRequired Skills & ExperienceProven experience as a Test Systems Architect / Test Systems EngineerStrong background in test system design and architectureExperience of integrating hardware, software, and COTS solutions into testStrong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to interface with customersDemonstrable ability to work across the full system lifecycle - from concept through to in-service supportDesirable SkillsExperience with test automationKnowledge of safety, security, and information assurance in defence systemsWhat We OfferOpportunity to shape next-generation test systems for critical aerospace and defence programmesWork on challenging projects with direct impact on UK

## Description

direction of test systems across the product lifecycle, working at the interface between design engineering, integration, and our customers.Location(s): Crawley or Reading or Cheadle or Bristol or Glasgow or any other Thales site in the UKKey ResponsibilitiesLead the design and architecture of test solutions for complex aerospace and defence systems, ensuring compliance with MOD and industry standardsDefine test strategies, frameworks, and architectures to support product development, verification, qualification, and in-service supportTranslate system and customer requirements into effective test system requirements and architecturesEnsure test solutions integrate seamlessly with hardware, software, and system environmentsWork closely with design engineers, test engineers, and programme managers to ensure traceability and compliance throughout the lifecycleProvide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to multidisciplinary engineering teamsContribute to bid and proposal activity


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