Ground Trials Engineer

Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Ground Trials Engineer to join its Integration and System Validation team. This permanent role offers the opportunity to contribute to a major future-facing programme, supporting system safety proving plans and complex test activities across a range of engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the development and implementation of long-term system safety proving plans and ground trials
• Carrying out technical, engineering and scientific activities, including the analysis and interpretation of technical information
• Contributing to Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives trials and testing activities
• Supporting testing across areas such as Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), mechanical and climatic performance, engine testing and chemical analysis
• Applying engineering knowledge to identify solutions, improve processes and support innovative test approaches
• Working collaboratively with internal teams, specialist engineers and UK, French and Italian national authorities
• Communicating technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Taking responsibility for the quality, value and timely delivery of work undertaken

Job Requirements:

• Experience in engineering, trials or testing within a technical, scientific or defence-related environment
• Knowledge of Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental testing or Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
• Practical experience using test equipment, processes and procedures
• Understanding of Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives trials and testing, including mechanical, climatic, EMC, insensitive munitions or chemical analysis activities
• Knowledge of military safety regulations, policies and standards, particularly those relating to Safety and Suitability for Service
• Understanding of safety assessment processes and risk management approaches
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively as part of a wider specialist team
• Strong problem-solving, communication and technical reporting skills, with a proactive approach to identifying improvements

Additional Information:

• The role involves hybrid working, with three to five days per week on site due to the nature of the workload
• Applicants must be British citizens or dual UK nationals with British citizenship
• Successful applicants will be required to complete HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks after offer stage
• Nationality and right-to-work restrictions may apply

Benefits:

• Company performance-related bonus scheme
• Employer pension contribution package
• Opportunities for paid overtime
• Flexible leave options, including additional flexi leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental, paternity, neonatal and fertility-related leave provisions
• On-site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking
• Healthcare Cash Plan covering areas such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing services

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with practical trials or testing experience to develop expertise across multiple technical disciplines while contributing to a significant defence and security programme. Apply now to take the next step in a challenging and rewarding engineering career.