Job Description
Senior Systems Engineer – Test & InstrumentationnnAbout The CompanynnA well-established engineering business specialising in the design and delivery of advanced test and measurement systems for highly regulated industries.nnThe company has built a strong reputation for delivering bespoke engineering solutions, supported by a stable and experienced team and long-term customer relationships. The position has become available due to the planned retirement of a long-standing employee, reflecting the organisation’s strong staff retention and continuity.nnThe RolennThis Senior Systems Engineer – Test & Instrumentation position is a hands-on engineering role focused on the design and delivery of bespoke test systems and instrumentation solutions.nnWorking across the full project lifecycle, the Senior Systems Engineer – Test & Instrumentation will be responsible for interpreting customer requirements and developing integrated electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for specialist applications.nnThis role would suit a Systems Engineer, Test Engineer, or Instrumentation Engineer looking to work on complex, one-off engineering systems.nnKey Duties:nn * Interpret customer requirements and translate into engineering solutionsnn * Design electrical and instrumentation systems for bespoke applicationsnn * Develop system architectures integrating hardware, control systems, and softwarenn * Produce technical specifications, drawings, and test proceduresnn * Support system integration, testing, and commissioningnn * Work closely with customers throughout project deliverynn * Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering systems and processesnnBenefits:nn * Competitive salary (£55,000 – £75,000)nn * Discretionary annual bonusnn * Stable, long-established engineering environmentnn * Opportunity to work on bespoke, technically challenging systemsnn * High level of autonomy and ownershipnnLocation: Hertfordshire (Hemel Hempstead area)nCommutable from: St Albans, Watford, Luton, Stevenage, Milton Keynes, North LondonnnCandidatesnnThe Senior Systems Engineer – Test & Instrumentation role would suit an experienced engineer with a background in systems engineering, instrumentation, or test environments, ideally within bespoke or R&D-focused engineering projects.nnYou will be comfortable working across disciplines, with the ability to interpret requirements and develop practical engineering solutions.nnKey Requirements:nn * HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Systems Engineeringnn * Experience working on test systems, instrumentation, or bespoke engineering projectsnn * Strong understanding of system integration (electrical, instrumentation, control)nn * Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate into design solutionsnn * Experience supporting commissioning, testing, and system validationnn * Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with customersnnDesirable:nn * Experience with data acquisition or test environmentsnn * Exposure to LabVIEW or similar platformsnn * Background in aerospace, defence, or other regulated industriesnnSuitable Backgrounds / Job Titles May Include:nn * Systems Engineernn * Test Engineer (Senior)nn * Instrumentation Engineernn * Integration Engineernn * Controls Engineernn * Electrical Design Engineer (Controls / Systems)nnDiagonal J Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation
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