Electronics Test Automation Engineer

SoCode Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech company in Cambridge is seeking an Electronics Test Automation Engineer (Python) to develop automated tests for hardware. This on-site role focuses on enhancing the efficiency and reliability of test processes. Key responsibilities include converting manual tests to automated workflows and maintaining Python scripts. Candidates should have strong programming capabilities and experience in a lab environment. Training is available for those without specific RF experience.

Benefits

Benefits package

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Python programming and software engineering practices.
• Experience in hardware or system-level test automation is essential.
• Comfortable working with physical hardware in a lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Convert manual electronics tests into automated workflows.
• Develop and maintain Python test scripts and frameworks.
• Interface with lab equipment to capture, process, and report results.

Skills

Python programming

Test automation

Working in lab environments

Manual to automated translation

Tools

CI/CD integration

Test frameworks

Lab instrumentation

Job description

Overview

Electronics Test Automation Engineer (Python) — Cambridge | On-site

£65k+ benefits

We're looking for a hands-on engineer to develop test automation for electronics hardware, improving repeatability, coverage, and efficiency across development and prototype platforms.

You'll work closely with hardware and system teams to support verification and characterisation, taking ownership of automation from design through execution. Whilst previous experience with RF would be highly desirable, it is not essential and training is available.

Responsibilities

• Convert manual electronics tests into automated workflows
• Develop and maintain Python test scripts and frameworks
• Interface with lab equipment and capture, process, and report results
• Support debugging and root-cause analysis with engineering teams
• Continuously improve test coverage, efficiency, and reliability

Essential Skills

• Strong Python programming and software engineering practices
• Experience in hardware or system-level test automation
• Comfortable working in a lab environment with physical hardware
• Ability to translate manual procedures into automated solutions

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to electronics, embedded systems, or hardware testing
• Familiarity with test frameworks, CI/CD integration, or lab instrumentation
• Experience with wireless or communications technologies

Keen to express your interest, or find out more?

• Option 1: Click apply (we'll always talk before anything goes forward)
• Option 2: Drop me a message on LinkedIn (Rachel Bush - SoCode Recruitment)