At a Glance
- Tasks: Support testing of cutting-edge weapon systems and diagnose complex electronic issues.
- Company: World-class Defence Organisation in Bolton, known for innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, long-term contract, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Exciting environment with potential for ongoing projects and professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to the future of defence technology.
- Qualifications: HNC/HND in Electronics or equivalent, with experience in digital and analogue electronics.
The predicted salary is between 37 - 37 £ per hour.
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton, Lancashire is currently looking to recruit 4x Development and Production Test Engineer – Electronics/Electrical subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.
Hourly Rate: £37.00ph (Umbrella). Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter).
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support to the manufacturing test of weapons sub‑systems in production and development test, and diagnostics of complex weapons at system and subsystem level.
- Deliver Test Engineering support during Design / Development phases from initial concept through to Production Readiness Review and release to Operations.
- Support Test Facility introduction and ensure that configuration control of equipment and facilities is in place prior to use, including generating supporting test specifications and operator instructions.
- Support testing of electrical/electronic weapon systems and sub‑assemblies, diagnosing production test failures down to circuit card and potentially component level.
- Identify remedial and corrective actions in a timely manner to allow Manufacturing to continue production in line with programme.
- Evaluate technical problems to develop proposals for test equipment investigations and corrective actions, including process improvements.
- Represent Test Engineering at Defect Review Board meetings to ensure efficient progress of equipment and quality notifications towards corrective action.
Qualifications:
- HNC/HND (Electronics) Level of Qualifications or equivalent, plus good level of experience in digital & analogue electronics manufacture and test.
- Good understanding of measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment.
- Understanding of the typical CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable.
- Understanding of RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage.
- Understanding of Environmental testing (including ESS) would also be an advantage.
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Join a world-class defence organisation in Bolton, where your expertise as a Development and Production Test Engineer will contribute to cutting-edge projects in the defence sector. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we offer a collaborative work culture that values innovation and technical excellence. Enjoy competitive pay, long-term contract opportunities, and the chance to work on complex electronic systems that make a real difference in national security.
