Senior Test Engineer

Senior Test Engineer Location: Hailsham Job Type: Permanent A high-growth clean energy engineering business is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to take ownership of complex test and validation activities supporting advanced electro-mechanical systems. This Senior Test Engineer position sits at the centre of product development, working across engineering teams to deliver structured, high-quality testing that directly influences product performance, reliability, and commercial deployment. As a Senior Test Engineer, you will be responsible for executing verification and validation programmes, commissioning test rigs, analysing data, and leading fault-finding investigations. You will also play a key role in improving test processes, developing documentation, and mentoring junior engineers. This role suits a hands-on Senior Test Engineer who enjoys working with real hardware, solving technical problems, and taking ownership of test outcomes in a structured engineering environment. Key responsibilities Execute verification, validation, and development testing activities Prepare, commission, and operate test stands and rigs Analyse test data, identify trends, and produce detailed reports Lead fault-finding and root cause investigations on complex systems Develop test procedures, SOPs, and risk assessments Support test planning, scheduling, and continuous improvement Collaborate with design and systems teams on test capability development Provide technical guidance and ..... full job details .....