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# Test Equipment Development Engineer

- **Company:** Cambridge Aerospace
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Databases, Hardware Interface Design, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Network Interface, Signal Integrity, Data Logging, Teststand
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbc26055f2d52114221a7ba0deb245cc30/eaa

## About the Role

* Experience developing automated or semi-automated test equipment, automated-test-equipment (ATE), or complex test systems within aerospace, defence, automotive, space, medical or another high-reliability engineering environment.
 * Proven experience taking test equipment from requirements capture and concept through to operational deployment.
 * Practical knowledge of instrumentation, measurement techniques, signal integrity, sensors, DAQ systems, hardware interfaces and fault-finding.
 * Experience with Dewesoft, LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, C#, MATLAB or PLC programming.
 * Experience with automated sequencing, data logging, hardware control and report generation.
 * Ability to derive practical test solutions from system and verification requirements., * Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent professional experience in Electrical, Electronic, Software, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
 * Experience developing test equipment for missile, UAV, propulsion, avionics, electro-mechanical or other complex systems.
 * Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing (HIL), production line automation, databases, serial buses, network interfaces and test equipment lifecycle support.
 * Experience designing test equipment for repeatable manufacturing use, including maintainability, operator usability, configuration control and equipment safety.

## Description

As a Test Equipment Development Engineer you will design, develop, commission and maintain the automated and semi-automated test equipment used to test our products. Your role will a mix of hands-on engineering with real-world production and development testing.
You will own the development of bespoke test solutions spanning electronics, electro-mechanical systems, missile subsystems, propulsion hardware and production acceptance testing. Working closely with Product, Electronics, Systems, Manufacturing and Verification & Validation teams, you will develop automated-test-equipment (ATE), hardware-in-the-loop systems, development rigs and production test stations from initial concept through to deployment and ongoing support.
Responsibilities

 * Design and develop bespoke automated and semi-automated test equipment from requirements capture through architecture, build, integration, commissioning and operational deployment.
 * Develop electrical, electronic and mechanical test interfaces including fixtures, harnesses, break-out equipment, instrumentation, sensors, signal conditioning, switching hardware and data acquisition systems.
 * Develop automated test sequences, control software and operator interfaces.
 * Implement automated data acquisition, monitoring, pass/fail determination, traceable data capture, analysis and reporting across development and production test environments.
 * Develop production-ready end-of-line test equipment, improving throughput, reliability, maintainability and operator usability while supporting the transition of R&D rigs into controlled production systems.
 * Provide technical ownership for deployed test equipment including troubleshooting, configuration control, continuous improvement, engineering standards, documentation and external supplier engagement.