Test Development Engineer - Circuit Card Test

MBDA UK Ltd; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense firm is seeking a skilled Test Development Engineer at their Bolton site. The role involves designing automated test systems and developing test strategies to enhance product testing. Applicants should have a solid foundation in circuit design and experience with Automated Test Equipment. This hybrid role includes a competitive salary and various company benefits.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Up to 14% pension contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals at site

Free parking

Qualifications

• Significant experience in creating Automated Test Equipment.
• Experience with technical documentation including schematics and PCB layouts.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement test strategies and automated test sequences.
• Create Interchangeable Test Adaptors for testing.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities and develop new technologies.

Skills

Analogue circuit design

Digital circuit design

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Continuous improvement

Tools

NI LabVIEW

TestStand

Boundary Scan

XJTAG

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test Development Engineer, specialising in circuit card electronic test, to join our Test Development team at our Bolton site.

Working in an established team, you'll create and maintain small to medium-sized automated test systems. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing test strategies, influencing product design through 'Design for Test', creating test strategy documents, designing Interchangeable Test Adaptors (both mechanical and electrical), and developing automated test sequences in accordance with test specifications.

You will also have the opportunity to engage in continuous improvement activities and develop new technologies.

What we're looking for from you:

• Sound understanding of fundamental analogue and digital circuit design.
• Experience creating and using technical documentation and drawings, such as schematics, PCB layouts, and engineering drawings.
• Significant experience creating Automated Test Equipment.
• Experience using NI LabVIEW and/or TestStand (preferable).
• Experience with Boundary Scan / XJTAG (preferable).
• Strong problem-solving skills with an exceptional eye for detail.
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for continuous improvement; Six Sigma experience is desirable.

Note: The job offers a salary circa £43,000 depending on experience, with a hybrid working pattern (3-4 days on-site). Security clearance requirements include British citizenship or dual UK nationality with British citizenship, and candidates will undergo BPSS checks.

Additional benefits include a company bonus of up to £2,500, up to 14% total pension contribution, flexible working arrangements, enhanced parental leave, and site facilities such as subsidised meals and free parking.

This position is open to applicants who meet the criteria and are eligible to work in the UK.