Fantastic opportunity to work with a market leader with excellent progression opportunities!
We’re recruiting for a Principal Test Development Engineer in Edinburgh, Midlothian, to join a world-class design and manufacturing team working on cutting-edge electronic products across defence, medical, industrial, and communications sectors.

You will get the opportunity to work with the best engineers and will be responsible for automated test systems using LabVIEW and TestStand.

Key responsibilities of the Principal Test Development Engineer in Edinburgh, Midlothian

As the Principal Test Development Engineer, you’ll take a leading part in the design, development, and validation of advanced automated test systems, supporting the full product lifecycle from concept through to production.

You’ll work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure that every product meets the highest standards of reliability and performance

Lead the design, development, and verification of robust automated test systems using tools such as LabVIEW and TestStand.
Define test strategies and architectures for complex electronic assemblies and subsystems
Drive continuous improvement and process optimisation using Lean Sigma and structured design methodologies
Collaborate across multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver world-class products to global markets
Support and mentor other engineers, with opportunities to step into team leadership or management

Requirements for the Principal Test Development Engineer in Edinburgh, Midlothian

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, or a related Engineering discipline
5+ years’ experience in test development, ATE design, or hardware validation
Strong knowledge of LabVIEW, TestStand, and automated functional test systems
Confident working with instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, and signal generators
Proven background in continuous improvement or Lean Sigma
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ambition to progress into lead or management roles while remaining technically hands-on

Due to the nature of the projects, applicants must be eligible for security clearance

If you are interested in this Principal Test Development Engineer role in Edinburgh, Midlothian, please send your CV to Steve Bernat on sbernat@octagongroup.co.uk or call 01525 306219 for more information.

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