We are recruiting for a talented Hardware Design Engineer to join our client''s Test Equipment Hardware Design Capability team on a 6-month contract. Part of the Test Equipment Centre of Excellence (TE CofEx), this team designs, integrates, and validates innovative test system hardware solutions that support products throughout their lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects, ensure technical excellence, and help drive engineering success.Role: Test Development Engineer Pay: 50 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Stevenage Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 Months Contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Required however can start on BPSSEssential Responsibilities Prepare specifications and develop designs in line with all quality and technical standards.Develop proposals for investigations and solutions, following investigation and analysis of technical issues.Carry out design appraisals to ensure all standards are maintained.Define and specify test approaches, identifying any potential improvements to test/diagnostic processes.Carry out team planning, risk management and quality activities in collaboration with the Engineering Project ManagerProduction of documentation to support the in-service use of productsSupport the identification of business opportunities and the preparation of bidsManage assigned budgets and lead, develop and motivate team membersReport against work programmesMake Engineering decisions with