Senior Test Engineer

Position: Senior Test Engineer (Permanent)
Work Arrangement:
Office-Based

Hours:

40 per week | Flex-Time Available | Early Finish Fridays

Role Overview :

The Senior Test Engineer will play a critical role within the R&D team, responsible for designing, developing, and executing structured test procedures that support the validation, performance, and qualification of fibre optic sensing products throughout their development lifecycle. This role combines hands-on testing, test fixture and control system design, data analysis, and system-level troubleshooting to ensure products meet design intent, performance targets, and industry standards.

Working closely with Engineering, Production Engineering, and Operations teams, you will help identify root causes, validate design improvements, and support production readiness through robust testing and clear analytical reporting. You will contribute to continuous improvement of products, test methods, documentation, and tooling, while maintaining high standards of traceability, quality, and communication.

About Insensys:

Founded in 2002, Insensys is a global leader in fibre optic measurement systems. Based in Hampshire, our team designs and manufactures world-class sensing technology that serves customers across Europe, Asia, and the United States. Our systems are installed in over 10,000 wind turbines worldwide, operating in some of the harshest environments on the planet. With more than 20 years of unrivalled expertise in fibre optic sensing, our technology delivers reliable, high-performance monitoring that drives smarter, more sustainable infrastructure.

We are ambitious, ethical, and constantly expanding fibre optic sensing into new applications that support renewable energy, smarter infrastructure, and a more sustainable world. As a dynamic SME with a global footprint, Insensys offers an environment where every employee’s ideas are heard, contributions are valued, and wellbeing is prioritised. Here, you can experience the agility, impact, and collaborative culture that only a close-knit, innovative team can provide.

Key Responsibilities:

* Plan, design, and execute test protocols, procedures, and hardware across the product development lifecycle.

* Develop test fixtures, instrumentation, and control systems to support mechanical, environmental, functional, and accelerated testing.

* Design and implement automated test systems to improve repeatability, efficiency, and data quality.

* Capture requirements and develop test plans aligned with product specifications, design intent, and industry standards such as ISO and BS EN.

* Diagnose technical issues during testing, identify root causes using structured problem-solving methods, and recommend corrective actions.

* Record, analyse, and interpret test data to validate product performance and compliance with design requirements.

* Produce clear technical reports and communicate findings to engineering, R&D, and project stakeholders.

* Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to support product development, production readiness, and continuous improvement.

* Support troubleshooting of manufacturing issues and validate process improvements through structured testing.

Candidate Requirements:

* Degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

* Strong understanding of test methodologies, instrumentation, measurement techniques and experimental validation.

* Hands-on experience with prototype testing, troubleshooting, and development test setups.

* Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, MATLAB, or Python.

* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills with strong attention to detail.

* Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering and operational teams.

Desirable:

* Experience designing test fixtures, rigs, or mechanical systems using CAD tools such as Solid Works.

* Familiarity with electronics design tools such as OrCAD.

* Experience with data acquisition, instrument control, and automation tools such as LabVIEW.

Benefits:

* 33 days holiday including bank holidays

* Option to purchase up to 3 additional leave days

* Private dental and healthcare increasing with tenure and family coverage

* Sick pay increasing with tenure

* Early finish Fridays possible at 1:30pm

* Enhanced pension and four times salary life assurance

* Free onsite parking, fruit baskets and breakfast options

* Specsavers vouchers, Perkbox discounts, and Bupa employee assistance programme support

* Quarterly lunches, staff events, and volunteering opportunities

* A strong culture of respect, development, and recognition

Build Your Future with Us

Here, innovation meets purpose, agility drives action, and respect and support are at the heart of everything we do. You will be empowered to take ownership, contribute ideas, and see your work make a real-world impact from day one.

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