Development and Production Test Engineer

We’re recruiting an experienced Electronics Production Test Engineer to support the manufacture and test of complex electronic sub‑assemblies and circuit cards for mission‑critical defence systems. This role suits an engineer who enjoys hands‑on diagnostics, fault finding to component level, and working closely with manufacturing teams to keep production running smoothly.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting production operators with electronics test and fault diagnosis on the shop floor
• Debugging electronic sub‑assemblies and circuit cards down to component level
• Introducing and supporting new test equipment into manufacturing
• Producing test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports
• Investigating test failures and defining corrective actions to protect delivery, quality and cost
• Working closely with Quality and Operations to provide clear technical updates

What we’re looking for – Essential

• HNC/HND (or equivalent experience) in Electronic / Electrical Engineering
• Strong understanding of digital and analogue test techniques
• Proven fault‑finding experience to component level
• Confident using standard test equipment such as:
  • DMMs
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Power supplies
  • Signal/function generators
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing or production test environment
• Able to produce clear technical documentation

Nice to have (not essential)

• Experience with RF / Microwave testing (VNA, spectrum analysers, RF power sensors)
• Exposure to manual or automated test systems
• Knowledge of the CADMID product lifecycle
• Environmental or high voltage testing awareness
• SAP experience

Why this role

• Hands‑on technical work with real, high reliability products
• Long‑term programmes with structured engineering processes
• Opportunity to broaden exposure into RF and advanced test equipment
• Supportive, collaborative engineering environment

Location

This role is based at our client’s headquarters in Stevenage.

Security Clearance

British Citizen or a dual UK national with British citizenship. At the offer stage, successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

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