Test & Validation Integration Engineer

Would you like to join a growing product design and manufacturing business, looking for a Test & Validation Integration Engineer who can bridge the gap between physical products and smart IoT technology devices? This is a hands-on role covering the specification, sourcing, testing and validation of IoT devices and sensors, making sure connected features work reliably before products reach the market.

Location: Basildon, Essex. Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 (DoE - More junior people very much considered!) plus benefits package. Working arrangement: hybrid, 2 to 3 days in the office per week.

What you'll be doing

• Specify, source and procure off-the-shelf IoT devices, sensors and hardware systems that meet product requirements
• Design and run DVT/PVT testing protocols to validate smart technologies under real-world conditions
• Troubleshoot integration issues across physical, electronic and data interfaces
• Act as the technical point of contact for hardware suppliers, test labs and manufacturing vendors
• Track integration milestones, timelines and risks using tools like Jira, Trello or Excel
• Maintain accurate validation logs, schematics and component specification sheets

What you need to bring

• A degree in Electrical, Electronic, Systems or Mechanical engineering, or equivalent practical experience with IoT devices, electrical &/or embedded systems.
• Proven experience testing, validating and debugging hardware, sensors or connected devices
• Practical knowledge of wireless protocols such as BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa or cellular
• Experience specifying and procuring off-the-shelf electronic components
• Familiarity with compliance standards (CE/UKCA, FCC, IP ratings) or CAD tools like SolidWorks (desirable)

Why you'll love this job

• Genuine ownership of technical integration projects from concept through to market. Make this your own area as the company grows & work with experienced NPI & NPD Enigneers!
• Exposure across the full NPI lifecycle, working closely with mechanical, product and quality teams
• Room to grow your skills in compliance, embedded systems and hands-on engineering (C, C++, Embedded, Python, etc)

If you enjoy making third-party hardware and sensors work together reliably, and want genuine ownership of a hands-on integration role in a small, yet growing UK based company, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more!