Electronic Test Engineer

Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days annual leave

Volunteer time

Bonus scheme

EAP

Retail discounts

Work-life balance

Job summary

Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for aerospace and defence, is recruiting an Electronics Test Engineer for our Production Engineering team at Bishop Cleeve, Cheltenham. The role will set up, validate and optimise test equipment to ensure reliable testing of aerospace systems.

You will troubleshoot and debug PCBAs to component level, identify root causes and support continuous product and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Electronics Technician or Test Engineer with a passion for electronics and problem‑solving.
• HNC/HND/Degree (or equivalent) qualification in Electronics, or working towards one.
• Experience in analogue and/or digital electronic products and supporting production through fault finding and testing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to liaise with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Previous experience in the aerospace industry is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up, validate, and optimise advanced electronic test equipment.
• Ensure reliable testing of a diverse range of aerospace systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug electronic assemblies to component level.
• Identify root causes of faults and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with Production Engineering, Quality, Sustainment Engineering, Test Equipment Engineering, and external suppliers.

Skills

Electronics testing

Troubleshooting

PCB testing

Interpersonal skills

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electronics

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, is recruiting an Electronic Test Engineer for our Production Engineering team. The role will be based at our Bishop Cleeve, Cheltenham site with occasional travel for new licences (1–2 weeks).

Role Overview

As an Electronics Test Engineer, you will set up, validate, and optimise advanced electronic test equipment to ensure reliable testing of aerospace systems such as fuel measurement, audio communications, propeller control, radar, avionics, cockpit instruments, engine management, and more. You will troubleshoot and debug electronic assemblies (PCBAs) to component level, identify root causes, and contribute to continuous product and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Set up, validate, and optimise advanced electronic test equipment.
• Ensure reliable testing of a diverse range of aerospace systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug electronic assemblies to component level.
• Identify root causes of faults and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with Production Engineering, Quality, Sustainment Engineering, Test Equipment Engineering, and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Electronics Technician or Test Engineer with a passion for electronics and problem‑solving.
• HNC/HND/Degree (or equivalent) qualification in Electronics, or working towards one.
• Experience in analogue and/or digital electronic products and supporting production through fault finding and testing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to liaise with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Previous experience in the aerospace industry is an advantage but not essential.

Benefits

• Up to 29 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• 10 hours paid volunteering time.
• Annual goal share bonus scheme for all employees.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounts and offers from a range of retailers.
• Recognition and empowerment culture with focus on work/life balance.