Senior Engineer (Metrology)

Role Description - Senior Engineer (Metrology / Instrumentation)

As a Senior Engineer in Metrology (Instrumentation), you will play a central role in the development, verification, and lifecycle support of complex electronic systems. Working with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external specialists, you will help design and implement effective testing regimes and verification strategies.

You will engage with internal stakeholders to understand and refine technical requirements, ensuring that instrumentation solutions are clearly defined, fit for purpose, and aligned with project objectives. The role includes hands-on responsibility for the installation and configuration of bespoke instrumentation, as well as fault-finding, maintenance, and support of existing systems.

You will contribute to a range of testing activities, including acceptance testing and operational trials, ensuring accurate data capture and analysis. A key part of the role involves interpreting results and producing high-quality technical reports to support system verification, qualification, and ongoing performance assessment.

You will also support assurance activities such as peer reviews and verification processes, ensuring adherence to engineering and safety standards. In addition, you will produce lifecycle management documentation and supporting safety or qualification evidence. As a senior team member, you will provide mentorship and guidance to early-career engineers, supporting their development and strengthening team capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with stakeholders to capture, interpret, and deliver clear technical requirements
• Design, install, and maintain bespoke instrumentation systems
• Diagnose faults and maintain legacy or existing equipment
• Collaborate with suppliers and the wider supply chain to deliver effective solutions
• Support testing activities, including acceptance tests and operational trials
• Analyse test data and produce technical reports to support verification and qualification
• Conduct peer reviews and contribute to assurance and verification processes
• Develop lifecycle management documentation and safety/qualification evidence
• Mentor and support junior engineers

Essential Skills & Experience:

• HNC or Degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering
• Strong understanding of electrical and electronic principles
• Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing complex instrumentation systems
• Working knowledge of the engineering or project lifecycle
• Ability to read and interpret technical and schematic drawings
• Experience defining and executing structured test procedures