Senior Test Technican

leonardo company; Luton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Aerospace, Defence, and Security invites applications for a Senior Test Technician role. This position requires expertise in electronic testing and fault diagnosis within a production environment. Benefits include flexible working options, a comprehensive rewards package, and opportunities for continuous learning. Join a diverse team dedicated to innovation and global safety.

Benefits

Generous leave with additional flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Free mental health support

Access to online courses

Flexible benefits up to £500

Hybrid working options

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience using Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
• Experience with functional and environmental tests is ideal
• Aerospace sector familiarity is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Responsible for testing Production, Upgrades and Repair Units
• Fault-finding and diagnosis of faults to board level
• Basic assembly of hardware and programming modules

Skills

Electronic testing

Fault diagnosis

Willingness to learn

Education

Background in electronic testing

Tools

Automated Test Equipment

SAP systems

Job description

Leonardo has a great opportunity for a Senior Test Technician working for Manufacturing & Supply chain, within Screened Labs at our Production environment at our Capability Green site.

Working with a small team of Technicians within Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT), the Test Technician will be responsible for testing Production, Upgrades and Repair Units. They will also be required to carry out fault-finding and the diagnosis of faults to board level, basic assembly of hardware, plus programming of modules using a variety of Acceptance Test Equipment and software packages using primarily Automated Test Sites.

This role would be based on site.

Due to the nature of work performed within this area, the majority of work performed will be within a screened laboratory environment.

What you’ll bring

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Test Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronic testing and fault diagnosis, with hands-on experience using Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and a wide range of test instruments. You will be responsible for performing functional and environmental tests, identifying faults, and supporting root cause analysis. Experience within the aerospace sector and familiarity with SAP systems will be considered advantageous. Training will be provided for vibration testing where needed.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.

Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.

Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).

Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.

Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.

Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.

Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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