Aerospace Test Technician: Verification & Fault Diagnosis

Leonardo; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Training & development

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Leonardo UK in Luton is seeking a Test Technician to ensure the quality, performance and reliability of aerospace and defence products through rigorous testing, fault diagnosis and verification activities. You will work with engineers and production teams to support tests from first-off to final acceptance.

The role requires hands‑on experience with electronic/electro‑mechanical assemblies, reading schematics, and using test equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing, fault diagnosis, or manufacturing support within an engineering environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics and technical specifications.
• Experience using electronic test equipment listed in the tools section.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience with environmental testing and qualification activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional, environmental and acceptance testing of electronic and electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Configure and operate manual and automated test equipment per specifications.
• Verify product performance against requirements and document results.
• Investigate faults, identify root causes, and document corrective actions.
• Support production schedules and contribute to test process improvements.

Skills

Testing

Fault diagnosis

Electrical knowledge

Engineering drawings

Test equipment

Analytical skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND or NVQ3 in Electronics

Tools

Digital Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power Supplies

Signal Generators

ATE (Automated Test Equipment)

Job description

Leonardo UK in Luton is seeking a Test Technician to ensure the quality, performance and reliability of aerospace and defence products through rigorous testing, fault diagnosis and verification activities. You will work with engineers and production teams to support tests from first-off to final acceptance.

The role requires hands‑on experience with electronic/electro‑mechanical assemblies, reading schematics, and using test equipment.