Test Development Engineer - Circuit Card Test

Electus Recruitment; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization is seeking a Test Development Engineer for their Bolton-based team. This hybrid role involves designing, developing, and maintaining automated test systems for circuit card electronics. Candidates should have strong knowledge in analogue and digital circuit design, experience with test equipment development, and familiarity with LabVIEW or TestStand. The position emphasizes continuous improvement and problem-solving, requiring British Citizen status with BPSS clearance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design.
• Experience with schematics and PCB layouts.
• Ability to develop reliable automated test systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test systems for circuit card electronics.
• Create test strategies and documentation in line with specifications.
• Design mechanical and electrical test adaptors.

Skills

Analogue and digital circuit design knowledge

Experience with schematics, PCB layouts

Ability to develop automated test equipment

Familiarity with LabVIEW or TestStand

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Test Development Engineer – Circuit Card Test

Step into a role where your skills in electronic test have a direct impact on complex systems. We are partnering with a leading defence organisation to recruit a Test Development Engineer to join their Bolton-based team.

• Location: Bolton
• Salary: Circa £43,000
• Working Pattern: Hybrid, 3–4 days on site per week

In this position you will design, develop, and maintain automated test systems, translating detailed technical designs into reliable, practical solutions. You will create test strategies, develop mechanical and electrical test adaptors, and implement automated test sequences that support products from concept through to series production and in‑service support. Continuous improvement and problem‑solving are central to your daily work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test systems for circuit card electronics
• Create test strategies and documentation in line with specifications
• Design mechanical and electrical test adaptors
• Contribute to continuous improvement and new technology initiatives

Essential Experience and Skills

• Strong analogue and digital circuit design knowledge
• Experience with schematics, PCB layouts, and technical documentation
• Proven ability to develop automated test equipment
• Familiarity with LabVIEW or TestStand
• Strong problem‑solving and attention to detail

Desirable

• Boundary Scan / XJTAG experience
• Continuous improvement or Six Sigma experience

Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold BPSS clearance or can obtain it.

This is a permanent role.