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# Graduate Test Engineer

- **Company:** Unum
- **Location:** Crawley, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £99,999.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, Arduino, Computer Programming, SolidWorks (CAD), Software Debugging
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5864600364

## About the Role

Are you a recent university graduate with an engineering degree and a passion for understanding how things work? Are you looking for an opportunity to turn your academic knowledge into practical, hands-on engineering experience and build a career in engineering test?

Perhaps you've completed a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related discipline. You may have completed university projects involving testing, prototyping, CAD, data analysis or problem-solving and are now looking for your first opportunity to develop your skills in an exciting engineering environment., We're looking for a recent graduate who is enthusiastic about engineering and keen to develop their practical test and problem-solving skills.

You'll bring:

· A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar

· A genuine interest in engineering test, validation and product development

· An understanding of engineering principles gained through your degree

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to investigating problems

· An interest in mechanical and/or electrical systems

· Some experience with CAD, ideally SolidWorks, through university, projects or previous experience

· The ability to understand technical information, interpret results and communicate your findings clearly

· A practical, hands-on approach and enthusiasm for learning new skills

· The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an engineering team

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who is ready to take the next step beyond university and develop into a skilled engineering test professional.

Ready to build what's next?
If you're looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a team shaping the future of aircraft seating, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and tell us a little more about yourself.

## Description

As a Graduate Engineering Test Technician, you'll have the opportunity to apply the knowledge you've developed through your degree in a practical engineering environment. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience across a broad range of engineering test activities.

As a key member of our Engineering team, you'll be:

· Creating and assembling test fixtures

· Using SolidWorks CAD to support test and engineering activities

· Programming and debugging Arduino microcontroller code

· Preparing aircraft seating components and assemblies for testing

· Supporting and carrying out mechanical and electrical testing

· Recording, analysing and interpreting test results

· Monitoring performance and identifying potential issues

· Supporting fault-finding, diagnostics and root-cause investigations

· Assisting with the development and improvement of test methods and processes

· Working collaboratively with engineers across a range of technical projects