Validation & Test Engineer

Validation & Test Engineer

Location

Other

Date posted

October 27, 2026

Job type

Permanent

A growing defence technology business is looking for an experienced Validation & Test Engineer to take ownership of product verification and validation, working closely with design engineers to ensure products meet performance, reliability and compliance requirements. This is a hands-on role combining test development, bespoke equipment design, practical testing and technical analysis, with the opportunity to develop validation capabilities as the business grows

What you can expect:

• Full-time position based in West Midlands
• Highly Competitive salary, based on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance through Bupa
• Share options, enhanced family leave and relocation support or home office budget, where applicable
  

What you will be doing:

• Develop and execute validation plans against product design requirements
• Design and build bespoke test rigs, fixtures and equipment
• Plan and conduct Design of Experiments (DoE) to assess performance and identify key design variables
• Carry out functional, environmental, durability and reliability testing
• Capture, analyse and interpret test data, producing technical reports and recommendations
• Investigate test failures through structured root cause analysis and implement corrective actions with design engineers
• Maintain test procedures, specifications and documentation to ensure traceability and repeatability
• Improve testing methods, equipment and laboratory capabilities

 What we are looking for:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Experience planning and executing product verification or validation testing
• Understanding of test methodologies, data analysis and Design of Experiments
• Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition systems and technical reporting
• Eligibility for UK Security Check (SC) clearance, normally requiring British citizenship or at least five years' UK residency
• Experience designing test rigs, reliability engineering, environmental testing or accelerated life testing would be advantageous
• Familiarity with Minitab, MATLAB or Python for statistical analysis would be beneficial

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1. Accounts
2. Admin
3. Catering
4. Cleaning
5. Construction
6. Driving
7. Engineering
8. Finance
9. General
10. Hospitality
11. Industrial
12. Management
13. Manufacturing
14. Marketing
15. Operations
16. Retail
17. Sales
18. Warehouse

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