Electronics Test Engineer

Joveo; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electronics Test Engineer, where your expertise will contribute to national security. This role involves engaging with end users to develop test solutions, conducting lab tests and real-world trials, and ensuring product reliability. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies like RF and GPS, while enjoying benefits like generous leave, training opportunities, and a supportive environment for career growth. If you're passionate about electronics and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays

Paid overtime

Training and development opportunities

Alpha Pension scheme

Sports & Social Society

On-site nursery

Charity leave days

Free parking

24/7 gym access

Qualifications

• Experience performing electronics tests and measurements.
• Ability to guide, coach, or train less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate product suitability and develop test strategies.
• Conduct verification and validation tests and produce reports.

Skills

Electronics Testing

Documentation of Test Results

Communication Skills

Risk Identification and Resolution

Education

HND in Electronics/Communications Engineering

Tools

RF Systems

GPS Systems

Audio/Video Technology

Job description

Electronics Test Engineer Ref. 952

This role is available full-time for 37 hours per week or part-time with a minimum coverage of 28 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Flexible or compressed working hours are available.
This role is based in the office.

Your work in testing electronics can help protect national security.

Want to know how?

As an engineer, you understand the importance of products functioning as designed and meeting customer needs. Imagine that your product is used by the UK government to help keep our country safe. Your role is crucial in this context.

You will engage with end users to understand their requirements, develop appropriate test solutions, conduct lab tests and real-world trials, and ensure your products perform reliably when needed. You will document results, analyze product behavior, and provide updates to stakeholders. Your technical reports will be key in assessing product readiness for deployment.

You will work with technologies such as RF, cellular, GPS, tracking, audio, and video systems at various lifecycle stages. You will help define evaluation approaches and may need to lift test equipment weighing up to 25kg, which is manageable with two people.

Your career development will be supported through coaching, mentoring, training courses, and accreditation.

More About You

To apply, you should have:

• An HND or equivalent experience in Electronics/Communications engineering or related field.
• Experience performing electronics tests and measurements.
• Experience documenting test results and procedures.
• A full UK driving licence.

Beneficial but not essential, you may also have:

• Experience in RF systems and antennas, Cellular & Wireless technology (5G, LTE, UMTS, GSM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), GPS systems, or Audio/Video technology.
• Experience developing test plans or conducting user trials.
• Experience in technical report writing.
• Ability to guide, coach, or train less experienced engineers.

Your Personal Skills

You should be someone who:

• Applies sound engineering methodologies.
• Builds professional relationships.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Identifies risks and resolves issues efficiently.
• Adapts to changes and manages priorities.
• Recognizes your own skills and knowledge gaps.
• Encourages innovation and ideas for improvement.
• Champions inclusion and diversity.

Putting your skills to use

Within the Electronics Test team, you will:

• Evaluate product suitability.
• Understand customer requirements.
• Develop test strategies.
• Conduct verification and validation tests.
• Perform field trials.
• Produce clear, impartial technical reports.
• Manage relationships with customers and suppliers.

What we offer

Our benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus additional days off.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Alpha Pension scheme.
• Sports & Social Society.
• On-site nursery (subject to availability).
• Charity leave days.
• Free parking and 24/7 gym access.
• Relocation Loan.
• Inclusive environment with affinity groups.