Lead Systems Engineer – Test & Validation Focus

Bristol, UK (Hybrid Working – 3 days onsite)

ARCA Resourcing is partnered with a leading global engineering organisation seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to support the development and validation of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in complex, high-technology product development programmes, with a particular focus on system integration, testing, verification and product validation across the full engineering lifecycle.

The Role

You will operate at the centre of engineering and product development activities, applying Systems Engineering principles to ensure products are fully validated, compliant and delivered to specification.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading Systems Engineering activities with a strong emphasis on system integration, testing and validation
• Defining verification and validation strategies across complex engineering programmes
• Translating product requirements into structured test plans, acceptance criteria and validation activities
• Supporting system-level testing, troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Applying Systems Engineering tools and methodologies across the full product lifecycle
• Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and improve product performance
• Supporting customer trials, commissioning and field validation activities
• Mentoring and developing Systems Engineers across varying levels of experience
• Driving continuous improvement of Systems Engineering and test processes across the wider business

About You

Applicants should possess:

• A degree in Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Strong practical Systems Engineering experience within a complex engineering environment
• Experience in system integration, verification, validation or test engineering activities
• Understanding of structured Systems Engineering methodologies and product lifecycle processes
• Experience within regulated or compliance-driven industries
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to lead technical activities and drive delivery across cross-functional teams

Experience within semiconductor equipment, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, scientific instrumentation or other highly regulated technology sectors would be advantageous.

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement based in Bristol
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Collaborative and innovation-driven engineering culture
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge semiconductor technologies within a global engineering environment

For more information or to apply confidentially, please contact ARCA Resourcing via the link.