Test & Integration Engineer
19 days ago
Northam
Test & Integration Engineer\nPermanent Full Time\nNear Southampton\n£55,000 - £65,000\n\nIntroduction\n\n If you are driven by technical challenge, fascinated by robotics, and motivated by hands‑on engineering, this opportunity will pique your interest immediately.\n\n I am partnering with a pioneering organisation operating at the forefront of maritime autonomy, developing advanced autonomous marine platforms used across defence, security, environmental and commercial sectors. As part of their continued growth, my client is seeking a highly capable Integration & Test Engineer who thrives in multidisciplinary environments and enjoys bringing complex systems together into fully functional, high‑performance platforms.\n\n This is a genuinely exciting chance to work on real hardware, tackle complex engineering problems, and contribute directly to next‑generation autonomous technology. \n\n Role Overview\n\n My client is looking for an Integration & Test Engineer who will play a key role in integrating robotics hardware, embedded systems, sensors and software into operational marine systems. The position combines system integration, testing, diagnostics and collaborative engineering across multiple disciplines.\n\n Key Responsibilities\n\nSystem Integration\nIntegrate hardware, software, firmware and communication subsystems across autonomous marine platforms.\nConfigure, calibrate and validate GNSS, INS, sonar, radar and navigation sensors.\nSupport integration of embedded controllers and mission‑management software.\nWork collaboratively with software, electrical, mechanical and systems engineering teams to resolve integration challenges.\nTesting & Validation\nDevelop, execute and document test plans, acceptance criteria and test procedures.\nCarry out bench testing, environmental testing and on‑water sea trials.\nAnalyse test data, identify anomalies and create clear, actionable technical reports.\nSupport fault‑finding, troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis.\nEnsure all test activities meet relevant safety, regulatory and quality standards.\nDocumentation & Continuous Improvement\nMaintain integration logs, configuration records and all test documentation.\nAssist with risk assessments, hazard logs and compliance‑related artefacts.\nProvide input into design reviews with a focus on improving testability.\nSupport the development of test tools, automation scripts and enhancements to internal test processes.\n Essential Skills & Experience\n\nDegree in Engineering, Electronics, Systems, Robotics or comparable discipline.\nExperience integrating and testing electromechanical, embedded or real‑time systems.\nStrong understanding of sensors, electronics and communication interfaces (CAN, Ethernet, Serial).\nComfortable with hardware setup, wiring, instrumentation and test equipment.\nAbility to read engineering drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams.\nExperienced in analysing logs, performance metrics and system data sets.\nA structured problem‑solver with strong diagnostic ability.\nExcellent communication and report‑writing skills.\nWillingness to participate in dynamic environments, including occasional sea‑testing.\nExperience with robotics, autonomous systems or embedded‑software‑driven products.\nFamiliarity with version control, defect tracking and configuration‑management tools.\n Desirable Experience\n\nBackground in marine, defence, aerospace or autonomous technology industries.\nKnowledge of sonar, AIS, radar or maritime navigation sensors.\nUnderstanding of safety‑critical or regulatory frameworks (DEF STAN, ISO, IMO).\nAbility to automate tests or analyse data using Python, MATLAB or similar tools.\nExperience working with simulation tools or middleware such as ROS or DDS.\nUnderstanding of telemetry, RF systems or remote communications.\nExperience operating small vessels or working in marine test environments. \nInterested? Here’s How to Apply\n\n If this role aligns with your experience and you’d like to explore it further, please send your up‑to‑date CV, and I will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.\nYou can apply directly via this advert or email your CV to me at your earliest convenience.\n\nMarine Resources Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as a recruitment business for the supply of contract workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website