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.

Our Brighton business is moving to a new location in 2027 with potential sites in Shoreham, Burgess Hill or Horsham, within a 15-minute drive of the current site. In Brighton, we are part of the Release Systems & Antennas division within the Aerospace domain. We design, manufacture and test much of our release systems portfolio in our Brighton facility, with 48,500 square feet of manufacturing space. Our mission-critical release systems equipment is used on major airborne fighter platforms worldwide, including the F-35, as well as the Gripen and Typhoon.

Responsibilities

• The role involves planning and conducting verification and validation tests in accordance with approved aerospace standards, test specifications and procedures.
• Key activities include interpreting engineering requirements, developing test plans, and executing test campaigns while complying 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 core responsibility is analysing test data and producing clear, accurate test reports that communicate results, compliance status and technical conclusions to support certification and continuous improvement.
• 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 data for investigation and implementation of solutions to products, processes or test problems.
• Understanding safety in the workplace at all times.
• Fitment and verification of test measurement instrumentation.
• Predominantly onsite at Brighton with a flexible approach to meet project demands.

Qualifications

• Relevant College or University qualification or suitable apprenticeship with previous relevant experience.
• 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 roles require UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer must meet right-to-work requirements in the UK and eligibility for access to classified information, with government security checks.

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 including 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).