Systems and Test Engineer

About the Company A leading organisation in the aerospace, defence, and marine sectors, our engineering team transforms ideas into reliable, safety‑focused products. From concept to final design, we deliver innovative solutions that meet stringent safety standards and customer expectations. Job Summary Working within the Test and Qualification team, you'll play a pivotal role in both theoretical analysis and hands‑on product qualification. You'll coordinate cross‑functional engineering activities to ensure systems verification and compliance. This position suits organised, multi‑disciplined engineers who thrive on variety and technical challenge. Key Responsibilities Qualification planning - interpret and manage technical requirements to create and execute qualification programmes. System verification - take ownership of verification matrices and ensure completion of all related activities. Test execution - develop, perform, and report on test plans, occasionally participating as a test subject when safe. Evidence validation - assess similarities between products to determine if existing test data can qualify new designs. Analytical support - use analytical and computational tools to support product qualification. Continuous improvement - identify inefficiencies and contribute to better engineering systems and practices. Foster an inclusive, respectful, and safety‑first culture. Engage in professional development through training, mentoring, and self‑led learning.Required Skills & Competencies Solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles with independent validation and peer review capability. Proven experience in planning and reporting qualification activities. Hands‑on leadership in product testing, including customer or authority‑witnessed tests. Strong organisational and time‑management skills. Analytical thinker able to interpret complex data and solve problems effectively. Excellent communicator, adaptable to diverse audiences. Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset. Experience leading DFMEA and documenting outcomes. Familiarity with efficient engineering processes and best practices. (Desirable) Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.Experience & Qualifications Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or related discipline). 2-5 years of relevant engineering experience.Values & Behaviours Safety leadership - promotes safety standards and shares lessons learned. Customer focus - represents customer needs with integrity and reliability. People development - supports colleagues through mentoring and collaboration. Excellence pursuit - delivers high‑quality outcomes under pressure. Innovation mindset - embraces change and communicates its purpose clearly. Integrity - maintains ethical standards and builds trust with all stakeholders.Salary & Benefits We offer a flexible and hybrid working environment, empowering you to balance on‑site collaboration with remote productivity. Enjoy half‑day Fridays to support work‑life balance and personal wellbeing. The salary range is £40,000-£45,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)