Principal Manufacturing Test Engineer

Cirrus Selection Limited; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension contributions up to 14%

Paid overtime

Continual professional development

Job summary

Cirrus Selection Limited is looking for a Principal Manufacturing Test Engineer in Stevenage to lead test system introduction and support testing of electrical, electronic and RF subsystems during development and early production. You will work with design and operations to ensure production readiness and drive technical excellence across complex projects.

The role requires a strong background in digital, analogue and RF electronics with hands-on experience using manual and automated test

Qualifications

• Strong background in digital, analogue and RF electronics manufacturing and testing.
• Experience with manual and automated test equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot down to component level.

Responsibilities

• Lead test system introduction and support testing of electrical, electronic and RF systems during development and early production.
• Collaborate with design and operations teams to ensure production readiness of test solutions.
• Drive technical excellence across complex projects.

Skills

Digital electronics

Analog electronics

RF electronics

Test equipment (manual)

Test equipment (automatic)

Troubleshooting

Job description

Principal Manufacturing Test Engineer

Location

Stevenage

Salary & Package

• Salary up to £52,000
• Company bonus
• Pension contributions up to 14%
• Paid overtime
• Continuous professional development

Job Description

Are you an experienced Test Engineer specialising in Electronics, eager to make a meaningful impact in the defence manufacturing sector?

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Manufacturing Test Engineer, who will shape the future of production testing within a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

In this role, you will lead test system introduction and support the testing and diagnostics of electrical, electronic, and RF systems and sub-assemblies during development and early production phases. Working closely with design and operations teams, you'll ensure production readiness of test solutions and contribute to technical excellence across a variety of complex projects.

Candidate Profile

As the ideal candidate, you will possess a strong background in digital, analogue, and RF electronics manufacturing and testing, with significant experience working with manual and automated test equipment, preferably within a defence or similar manufacturing environment. Your understanding of electrical/electronic measurement principles, coupled with your ability to troubleshoot down to component level, will be instrumental in supporting technical success.