Hybrid Senior Test Engineer, Electronics & Production

MBDA; Henlow; Hybrid; GBP 40,050 - 48,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Overtime paid

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Job summary

MBDA is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join the Manufacturing team, supporting test and diagnostics of electrical/electronic subsystems during early lifecycle phases. You will provide technical support to the manufacturing test capability to meet time, cost, and quality targets.

You will work in a tight-knit team to develop test strategies, implement configurations, and ensure successful production readiness while contributing to continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• HNC level in a relevant subject (HND/Degree preferred) with experience in digital and analogue electronics manufacture and test.
• Strong understanding of electrical/electronic measurement and test principles and test equipment.
• Experience using both manual and automated test equipment, preferably in defence/manufacturing.
• Familiar with ERP/MES programs (e.g. SAP, MES) for recording test activities and non-conformance reports.
• Ability to plan and organise own work to meet project objectives.
• Strong verbal and written communication; able to generate test specifications and technical reports.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide Test Engineering support during Design/Development from concept through Production Readiness Review.
• Support Test Facility introduction and ensure configuration control of equipment and facilities.
• Test electrical/electronic sub-assemblies and circuit cards; diagnose production test failures to component level.
• Collaborate with Operations, design teams and stakeholders to overcome technical challenges.
• Deliver in line with programme and quality requirements while maintaining governance and pursuing continuous improvement.
• Contribute to project test strategy and implement testability solutions.
• Compile initial process flows (MTIFs) for new product.

Skills

Digital electronics

Analog electronics

Electrical testing

Test equipment

SAP / MES

Project planning

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

HNC level or equivalent (HND/Degree preferred)

Tools

SAP / MES systems

Job description

MBDA is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join the Manufacturing team, supporting test and diagnostics of electrical/electronic subsystems during early lifecycle phases. You will provide technical support to the manufacturing test capability to meet time, cost, and quality targets.

You will work in a tight-knit team to develop test strategies, implement configurations, and ensure successful production readiness while contributing to continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.