Electronics Test Engineer

Morson Talent; Loudwater; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electronics Test Engineer for a contract role in Loudwater, UK. The position involves working at a state-of-the-art facility, performing tests on manufactured electronics and supporting production operations in a regulated environment. Candidates should have prior electronic test experience, with a background in high-reliability industries being an advantage. The job offers a competitive rate of £30 per hour and a flexible contract length.

Qualifications

• Prior electronic test experience ESSENTIAL.
• Inspection standard accreditation such as IPC 610/620, J-Std is highly beneficial.
• Experience working in a controlled/regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up test equipment and carry out production tests according to procedures.
• Collect and document test results accurately for analysis.
• Identify failures and anomalies during testing and report findings.

Skills

Electronic test experience

Fault-finding skills

Hands-on testing experience

Comfortable with formal procedures

Job description

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work suitable candidates will be baseline level (BPSS) clearable or eligible for this level of clearance

Role Overview:

Our client, a global leader in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) solutions, is looking for an experienced Electronics Test Engineer to work in a contract position on an ongoing project involving tests on manufactured products using predefined test procedures. Based at the client’s state‑of‑the‑art facility in High Wycombe (postcode is HP10 9SD).

This is a shopfloor, production test role supporting operations in a high‑reliability, regulated environment.

You’ll be responsible for setting up and running production tests on a variety of electronic and electromechanical products, following documented procedures, and completing test documentation. The work is project‑based, with new systems and products coming through regularly — it’s not repetitive end‑of‑line testing.

Rate: £30 p/hour PAYE *role is INSIDE IR35*

ly 6 months (scope for extension)

What you’ll be doing:

• Setting up test equipment and carrying out production testing in line with defined test procedures.
• Testing a range of electronic boards, interfaces, cables and multi‑servo systems.
• Using some ATE / test interfaces as part of the production test environment.
• Fault‑finding test failures and feeding back to Production and Manufacturing Engineering to support process improvements.
• Raising MRBs / defect reports where required.
• Supporting other members of the Test team and working to production deadlines.
• Maintaining and repairing test equipment where necessary.

Core Duties:

• Perform tests on manufactured products using predefined test procedures.
• Collect and document test results accurately for analysis.
• Identify failures and anomalies during testing and report findings to the Test Systems Engineer.
• Conduct environmental, functional, and stress testing as required.
• Set up and configure test equipment according to test specifications.
• Perform routine calibration and maintenance on test systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor issues with test setups before escalating to the Test Systems Engineer.
• Run automated test scripts developed by the Test Systems Engineer.
• Provide feedback on the effectiveness and reliability of automated test sequences.
• Assist in debugging and refining automated test processes.
• Identify potential issues in test processes and suggest improvements.
• Work closely with manufacturing and quality teams to diagnose failures.
• Escalate complex issues to the Test Systems Engineer for deeper analysis.
• Follow established testing protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure all testing activities are documented in compliance with industry and company standards.
• Maintain accurate logs of test results, equipment usage, and issues encountered.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure seamless testing within the manufacturing flow.
• Assist in training production personnel on test procedures and equipment usage.
• Provide real‑time feedback to the Test Systems Engineer on test system performance.
• Suggest improvements to test procedures based on hands‑on experience.
• Participate in test development discussions with the Test Systems Engineer.
• Stay updated on new test methodologies and best practices in the industry.

Experience they’re looking for

• Prior electronic test experience ESSENTIAL.
• Inspection standard accreditation such as IPC 610/620, J‑Std etc would be highly beneficial.
• Hands‑on electronics or electromechanical test experience.
• Experience working in a controlled / regulated environment such as aerospace, defence, medical or similar high‑reliability industries.
• Comfortable following formal test procedures and completing documentation.
• Fault‑finding skills across electronic assemblies and systems.
• RF exposure is beneficial but not essential.
• Candidates with electronics testing experience in regulated environments will stand out strongly.