Test Development Engineer - Circuit Card Test

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

Job summary

A leading defence recruitment firm is seeking a Test Development Engineer to design and maintain automated test systems in Bolton. The ideal candidate will have strong analogue and digital circuit design knowledge and experience with developing automated test equipment. This permanent role offers a hybrid working pattern, requiring 3–4 days on site per week along with the ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

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.

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

Job description

Test Development Engineer – Circuit Card Test

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

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.

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.