Senior Test Technician

Leonardo; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Online courses

Job summary

Leonardo UK in Luton is seeking a Senior Test Technician to join a small AIT team. You will test, troubleshoot, and bond hardware, ensuring quality before release.

You will use a variety of test equipment, work to strict specs, and record results accurately under production deadlines. Some basic assembly and module programming may be required, in a screened lab.

Leonardo offers a comprehensive benefits package and flexible hybrid working, supporting your wellbeing and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience using electronic test and measurement equipment.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple testing activities.
• Adaptability to changing priorities, working independently or in a Team.
• Methodical approach to following test specs and recording results accurately.
• Ability to work effectively under time sensitive production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Test production and customer hardware, fault-find and diagnose to board level.
• Basic assembly of hardware.
• Program modules using Acceptance Test Equipment and software packages.
• Core Technician skills and continuous improvement are essential.

Skills

Test equipment handling

Prioritisation

Adaptability

Problem solving

Teamwork

Documentation

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £34,500 - 39,000

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Your impact

If you are passionate about testing, troubleshooting and building confidence in every Product that leaves your bench? This role is for you!

What you will do as a Senior Test Technician is take our Products, test them, shake them, bake them and bond them.

Working with a small team of Technicians within Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT), the Test Technician will be responsible for testing production and customer owned hardware, fault-finding and diagnosis of faults to board level, basic assembly of hardware plus programming of modules using a variety of Acceptance Test Equipment and software packages.

Core Technician skills, problem solving and continuous improvement are also a necessity. 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

• Experience using electronic test and measurement equipment.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple testing activities.
• Adaptability to changing priorities, working independently or in a Team.
• Methodical approach to following test specs and recording results accurately.
• Ability to work effectively under time sensitive production schedules.

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

Why join us

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.

Primary Location:

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Onsite