Principal Hardware Test Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturing team as a Principal Hardware Test Engineer, shaping production testing for future systems. This hands-on role involves defining test requirements and leading readiness activities in a fast-paced New Product Introduction environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in digital and analogue electronics testing.
• Experience in defining test strategies and validation documentation.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain test requirements for new systems.
• Drive production test readiness and support prototype testing.
• Create Manufacturing Test Requirement Specifications.

Skills

Electrical Testing

Electronics Testing

Digital Electronics

Analogue Electronics

Test Strategy Development

Job description

Position: Principal Hardware Test Engineer

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Experience needed: A skilled test engineer with a background in electrical/electronic testing, new product introduction, and production test readiness within aerospace, defence, automotive, or complex manufacturing environments.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity to join a leading manufacturing team as a Principal Test Engineer, shaping production testing for future systems and sub-systems.

Working in a New Product Introduction (NPI) environment, you'll define test requirements and lead test readiness activities during prototype and initial development phases, ensuring delivery of new capabilities on time, within budget, and to quality standards. This hands-on, influential role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and collaborates across functions from design to production.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Define and maintain test requirements for new electrical/electronic systems.
2. Drive production test readiness and support testing of prototypes.
3. Develop process flows and test architecture with project teams.
4. Create and manage Manufacturing Test Requirement Specifications (MTRS).
5. Contribute to Process FMEAs and test mitigation strategies.
6. Collaborate with design and test equipment teams to develop and validate test solutions.
7. Lead Production Readiness Reviews and Industrialisation Reviews.
8. Estimate testing efforts and support validation of production costs.
9. Maintain test documentation and validation plans across systems and sub-systems.

Requirements:

1. Strong background in digital and analogue electronics testing in manufacturing.
2. Understanding of electrical/electronic test principles and equipment.
3. Experience in defining test strategies, processes, and validation documentation.
4. Desirable: Exposure to RF technology and systems-level testing.
5. Beneficial: Experience in NPI and production test readiness.

If interested, please apply to learn more about this position. We look forward to hearing from you!