Electronics Test Expert

The company are a multi-national group, being No 1 in Europe for what they do! With a number of awards and recognitions, with great career progression and opportunities across the business!

Key skills required for this role Important

All candidates must be eligible to achieve the relevant security vetting level applicable to the role and therefore hold British Nationality as the primary nationality.

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Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and must hold British Nationality as their primary nationality.

Working: The role offers flexible working but does require engineers on site for 3 days per week and is a on secure site where SC clearance is needed. (Sites being Hertfordshire OR Greater Manchester areas)

Join a business at the forefront of innovation, with a lot to offer!

• Join a company who are a global leader in defence innovation, known not only for its technological excellence but also for its outstanding workplace culture.
• A reputable business who, have a number of awards and recognitions, including Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Recognised as a 'Most Loved Organisation' and not to forget, Platinum Investors in People - awarded twice!
• Passionate advocates for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, with 10+ employee networks.
• Committed employer of veterans and service leavers, awarded as one of the Top 15 Great British Employers of Veterans in the Forces in Business Awards 2025.
• Be part of a growing team, involved in an international product range, and influencing today's most advanced innovations!
• Full range of company benefits, flexible working, training, development, and clear career progression!
• Bonus: Up to 27% (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Car Allowance: £300 per month.
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution.
• Parental Leave: Enhanced parental, maternity, and shared parental leave.
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
• Facilities: On-site perks like subsidised meals and free parking.
• Training and Development: Excellent opportunities for career progression and skill development.

Role Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Test Architect team for a Technical Test Expert to play a key role across the full test lifecycle, from feasibility studies through to production and in-service support. Reporting to the Test and Testability Department Head and Project Chief Design Engineer, you will use your expertise in electronic circuit design, testing, failure analysis, and test equipment design to shape project test strategies, define BIT architectures, and improve specification quality. As a subject matter expert, you will help refine technical requirements, eliminate inefficiencies, and drive improvements in test and testability architecture. In addition, you will assess and enhance working practices, analyse production test data to identify trends and failures, and model systems to optimise test coverage and diagnostic instructions.

What we're looking for from you:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) with significant experience of electronic test at all stages of project lifecycle, including:
• Electronic circuit design, testing and failure analysis techniques.
• Experience in requirements capture.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders within the business relating to technical direction
• Support departmental strategy and support the department head with recruitment of the right people into the team.
• Strong interpersonal and well developed communication skills (written & verbal).
• Experience in DfT and testability.
• Project management and planning.
• Technical leadership experience.
• Experience in the Defence or related industry.

Even If you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out an apply.

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