Test Equipment Design Support Engineer

Line Up Aviation; Bolton; On-site; GBP 73,873 - 105,214; Full time

Job summary

Line Up Aviation is seeking a Test Equipment Design Support Engineer for an initial 6‑month contract in Bolton. The role acts as the interface between design and manufacturing teams, delivering knowledge and support throughout the product lifecycle.

The successful candidate will work autonomously when required, drive work packages, manage costs and bids, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely outputs while complying with BPSS security prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with experience designing products or systems and providing design support through manufacturing.
• Experience in one or more of: Digital/Analogue electronics, Power electronics, RF & Antenna, Interconnects, Safety electronics, Test systems, Schematic design, PCB design.

Responsibilities

• Act as the interface between design teams and manufacturing teams.
• Provide knowledge and support to design teams during manufacturing.
• Work autonomously when required, leading delivery of work assignments.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of outputs.
• Manage discreet work packages, prepare bids, control costs, and deliver solutions.
• Investigate design-related issues, identify root causes, and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical design

PCB design

Schematic design

Power electronics

RF design

BS EN standards

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Electronics

Tools

PCB Design Tools

Job description

Test Equipment Design Support Engineer

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Test Equipment Design Support Engineer to join them on an initial 6‑month basis. As Test Equipment Design Support Engineer, you will act as the interface between our design teams and our manufacturing teams while working alongside other support engineers to provide knowledge and support.

Role Details

Pay: £65 per hour via Umbrella
Location: Bolton
Contract: 6 months (possible extension)
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: BPSS (requires Security Clearance)

Responsibilities

The role involves:

• Acting as the interface between design teams and manufacturing teams.
• Providing knowledge and support to design teams during the manufacturing phase of the product lifecycle.
• Working autonomously when required, leading the delivery of work assignments.
• Actively engaging with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of outputs.
• Managing discreet work packages, preparing bids, controlling costs, and delivering solutions.
• Investigating design-related issues, identifying root causes, and proposing robust corrective actions.

Qualifications

Degree qualified (or equivalent industry experience) with experience designing products/systems and providing design support through manufacturing. Proven experience in the design of one or more of the following disciplines:

• Digital and Analogue electronics
• Power Electronics
• RF & Antenna
• Interconnects
• Safety Electronics
• Test Systems
• Schematic design
• PCB Design
• Adherence to BS EN Standards

Other required skills include:

• Excellent verbal communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong written engineering documentation skills.
• Experience working within a multi‑disciplinary team with a passion for innovation and collaboration.
• Record of on‑time delivery.

Experience supporting manufacturing and resolving manufacturing issues is an advantage but not essential.

Contact

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation.