We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources. We are looking for a Test Engineer for a 12 Month contract based in Bristol on behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs. Purpose of the Role: As a Test Engineer you will deliver test and measurement solutions for the verification of novel (hybrid-)electric propulsion systems and sub-systems. In this position you will support the development of brand-new cutting-edge products seeing them through from early conceptual design through to compliance demonstration against business, customer and regulatory requirements for Defence applications. As a Test Engineer you will be responsible for: Produce detailed system level test procedures for electrical power system test rigs, with support from subject matter experts, to provide evidence that the requirements of the system have been satisfied. Define and ensure the requirements of test facility/rig upgrades to support the proposed tests. Design the electrical aspects of test facility/rig upgrades to satisfy requirements and design constraints and standards. Specify the electrical equipment required to support the safe and effective completion of the tests. Define and ensure the instrumentation requirements to support the electrical power system testing. Evaluate verification test results against electrical requirements; and produce test reports and associated documentation. Provide electrical advice and support to the wider test facility upgrade team. Be the on-site electrical technical support point of contact taking part in commissioning and testing activities, troubleshooting and practical fault finding on plant, instrumentation, and control systems What we require from the candidate: Candidate qualifications will be a mix of HNC, HND and Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. Knowledge of electrical power systems and associated sub-system/components including platform interfaces, component technology and behaviour during normal and abnormal operation, verification vehicles, electrical design, system architecture, development process constraints. Experience of electrical power system testing (preparation, execution and post-processing), test rig design and/or test rig management. Experience working to relevant electrical standards (BS, IEC…) or similar is desirable. Good time management skills able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Dynamically respond to evolving goals and emerging opportunities while working in coordination with a multidisciplinary, energetic team of engineers and scientists. A willingness to learn in conjunction with the ability to research application issues and products by being outward focussed and ability to seek solutions/information from outside of immediate area, including suppliers, universities, customers, related industries. Capable through effective communication skills of liaising with subject matter experts across a broad range of engineering disciplines including systems engineering, electrical system design, power electronics, software, electromagnetics, mechanical design, thermals, and structures.Next Steps: If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business