Our client is seeking x4 Contract Test Engineers to support the integration, verification, validation and acceptance testing of Air Traffic Management Systems within the defence and security sector. Based on-site in Harlow, Essex, the role will involve practical laboratory testing across air traffic control, surveillance, radar, identification and associated ATM systems.

• 12-month contract position
• Based on-site in Harlow, Essex
• Hands-on work within a laboratory and systems integration environment

• Execute system, integration, verification, validation and acceptance testing activities
• Configure and operate laboratory equipment, simulators and specialist test environments
• Follow approved test procedures and accurately record test evidence and results
• Develop, review and update test procedures, specifications and technical reports
• Investigate defects, anomalies and system non-conformances, supporting root cause analysis
• Troubleshoot hardware, RF, networking and system-level issues
• Operate electronic and RF test equipment, including spectrum analysers, signal generators, oscilloscopes and power meters
• Analyse test results and communicate technical findings, risks and recommendations to engineering teams

• Experience in systems, software, hardware or integration testing
• Strong practical experience working in an engineering laboratory environment
• Experience executing formal test procedures and producing objective test evidence
• Proven troubleshooting and fault-finding skills across hardware and software systems
• Experience producing defect reports, problem reports and test reports
• Ability to write, review and maintain test procedures and technical documentation
• Experience operating electronic and RF test equipment
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, interface documents and technical manuals

• Experience within Air Traffic Management or Air Traffic Control environments
• Knowledge of Primary Radar, Secondary Surveillance Radar, Mode S, IFF or Mode 5 systems
• Experience testing surveillance, communications, networking or defence systems
• Understanding of RF principles, measurements and performance analysis
• Experience supporting system integration, customer demonstrations and acceptance testing
• Familiarity with defect tracking, configuration management and requirements management tools
• Understanding of engineering lifecycles, verification methodologies and qualification activities
• HNC, HND, apprenticeship, military technical training or a degree in an engineering-related discipline

This contract opportunity would suit a Test Engineer with strong laboratory, RF and systems integration skills who enjoys structured testing and technical problem-solving in a defence and security environment. Apply now to support the delivery of critical Air Traffic Management Systems.