Development and Production Test Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Aerospace and Defence supplier is seeking a Production Test Engineer for a 12-month contract in Stevenage. The role involves providing technical support for manufacturing tests, diagnosing failures, and assisting in the introduction of test facilities. Candidates should have a strong background in electronics testing and hold a relevant qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital and analogue electronics testing and manufacturing.
• Understanding of measurement principles and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for manufacturing tests of weapons sub-systems.
• Support Test Engineering during design and development phases.
• Diagnose failures down to circuit card and component levels.

Skills

Electronics Test

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in Electronics

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17.05.2025

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Job summary

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier, is looking for a Production Test Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Stevenage.

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Electronics Test

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier, is looking for a Production Test Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Stevenage.

• Applicants must hold British nationality and be eligible to obtain SC Clearance due to the nature of the work.
• 12-month initial contract.

Role responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for manufacturing tests of weapons sub-systems in production and development, including diagnostics of complex weapons at system and subsystem levels.
• Support Test Engineering during design and development phases, from initial concept to Production Readiness Review and release to operations.
• Assist in the introduction of test facilities, ensuring configuration control and generating test specifications and operator instructions.
• Support testing of electrical/electronic weapon systems and sub-assemblies, diagnosing failures down to circuit card and component levels.
• Identify remedial and corrective actions to maintain production flow in line with the program schedule.
• Evaluate technical problems and develop proposals for test equipment investigations and process improvements.
• Represent Test Engineering at Defect Review Board meetings to facilitate the progress of equipment and quality notifications.

Skills, training, and qualifications required:

• HNC/HND in Electronics or equivalent, with experience in digital and analogue electronics testing and manufacturing.
• Understanding of measurement principles and test equipment.
• Knowledge of the CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable.
• Understanding of RF and microwave technology at the subsystem level is advantageous, as is knowledge of environmental testing (including ESS).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical documentation.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work to meet project objectives.
• Manual handling training.

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