Principal Test Solutions Engineer
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45 to £55 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | PAYE/Umbrella |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2026 |
| Location: | Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3PG |
| Company: | GI Group Main Account |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 2481_1777375356 |
Summary
Principal Test Solutions Engineer
Location: Luton | Contract: 6 months (extension likely) | Clearance: Full UK SC
Inside scope
Our defence client is seeking a Principal Test Solutions Engineer to lead the design, development and certification of an ATP test solution for the SPU, supporting the Payload (BriteCloud) project in Luton.
You will lead technical reviews, develop automated test software in LabVIEW/TestStand, manage configuration, and ensure all test solutions are fully documented, validated and production-ready.
Key Responsibilities
Lead TRR/FQR and design reviews for Payload test solutions
Develop, debug and commission TPS software (NI LabVIEW/TestStand)
Prepare and maintain full test documentation (TRD, TERs, ATP/ATR, VDD, manuals, etc.)
Configure and update TCU software/hardware and ensure formal TPS configuration
Conduct ATP investigations and accurately record results
Key Skills
Strong NI LabVIEW and TestStand experience
Windows and MS Office proficiency
Experience with configuration management tools (Teamcenter or equivalent)
Background in automated test systems / TPS development
Eligible for, or holding, full UK SC clearance
Ideal for a senior/lead test engineer used to owning complex automated test solutions in a defence or aerospace environment.
For more information on this excellent temporary opportunity please contact the recruitment team
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