Defence Electronics Test Engineer – Hybrid, DV Clearance

Electus Recruitment; Aston End; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Paid overtime

Flexible working

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Electus Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer in Hertfordshire with hybrid working and regular on-site attendance due to the nature of the role. You will build expertise in electronic test engineering as products move from development into production.

The role offers hands-on technical challenges in a defence-focused environment, allowing you to work across engineering and manufacturing teams, develop test equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Engineering, Physics or related discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Familiarity with electrical/electronic test equipment and measurement techniques.
• Fault diagnosis techniques for electronic/electro-mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Support test engineering activities across development and production readiness.
• Diagnose faults in electronic sub-assemblies and circuit cards; support resolution via testing/analysis.
• Assist with introduction/configuration of test equipment and facilities.
• Produce/maintain test specs, operator instructions and technical docs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and new production test solutions.

Skills

Electrical testing

Fault diagnosis

Test equipment configuration

Documentation

Manufacturing collaboration

Analytical skills

SC clearance

Education

Engineering qualification

Physics/Mathematics background

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

Electus Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer in Hertfordshire with hybrid working and regular on-site attendance due to the nature of the role. You will build expertise in electronic test engineering as products move from development into production.

The role offers hands-on technical challenges in a defence-focused environment, allowing you to work across engineering and manufacturing teams, develop test equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement.