Meritus are recruiting on the behalf of a prestigious Defence organisation who are looking for a Test Equipment Design EngineerTEST EQUIPMENT DESIGN ENGINEER - 6 months INITIALLY (WILL EXTEND) - 50% ONSITE REQUIREMENT - MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC - £50PHRole Description You will join the Test Equipment Centre of Excellence, a collaborative group within the Electronic Engineering Directorate. This team shapes the test hardware used to validate some of the most advanced products in the business. You''ll be surrounded by experts, given the space to grow your skills, and trusted to make a real impact on projects that matter.What you''ll be doingDesigning and developing test system hardware that underpins product validationDefining specifications, test approaches and diagnostic processes to raise the bar in qualityLeading design appraisals, ensuring solutions meet technical and industry standardsSupporting environmental, EMC and performance testing during development and qualificationDocumenting designs and producing in-service support materialContributing to investigations, proposals and bids for new business opportunitiesTaking ownership of work packages, including planning, risk management and reportingSupporting and mentoring less experienced engineers while building your leadership profileWhat you''ll bringStrong background in hardware design and test equipment engineeringProven experience integrating and validating test system hardware solutionsKnowledge of product life cycle t