Test Engineer in Brighton

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defence tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Our Brighton business is moving to a new location in 2027. The new site is expected to be located in either Shoreham, Burgess Hill or Horsham and will be within a 15-minute drive of our current site.

The Aerospace Test Engineer is responsible for planning and conducting verification and validation tests in accordance with approved aerospace standards, test specifications, and procedures. The role requires the ability to interpret engineering requirements, develop test plans, and execute test campaigns while maintaining full compliance with regulatory, quality, and health and safety requirements. The Test Engineer supports the efficient delivery of test programmes through coordination with engineering, quality, and programme teams, ensuring schedules and technical objectives are met. A key responsibility is the analysis of test data and the production of clear, accurate test reports that communicate results, compliance status, and technical conclusions to support certification and continuous improvement.

Employee benefits:

• Half day finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme, travel insurance and electric car scheme
• Employee Family Assistance Program providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)

What the role will involve:

• Preparation of test schedules and programmes.
• Conducting and overseeing test campaigns and data collection.
• Liaison with test engineering, design, and manufacturing departments.
• Operation of dedicated test facilities to conduct product development and production acceptance tests to defined test procedures including: Weapon Release / Climatic / Pressure / Structural / Vibration.
• Recording test results and interpreting the data for the investigation and implementation of solutions to products, process or test problems and reporting.
• Understanding safety in the workplace at all times.
• Fitment and verification of test measurement instrumentation.
• Predominantly onsite at Brighton, with a flexible approach to work to meet project demands.

What you’ll bring:

• Relevant College or University qualification or suitable apprenticeship with previous relevant experience of practical skills.
• Understanding of the principles of testing.
• Proven knowledge of mechanical assembly.
• Proven practical skills and use of hand tools.
• Methods of assembly and selection of fixings.
• Ability to consistently follow operational instructions.
• Ability to learn product knowledge and apply troubleshooting through critical thinking.
• Effective communication skills.
• A drive to achieve delivery right first time, on time and to budget.
• Motivation and enthusiasm, with a willingness to learn.

Important to know:

Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.