Overview
Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.
As part of our continued growth in Hardware Design and Test, we are seeking Electronics Test Technicians to support the development and validation of next‑generation electric rotorcraft (eVTOL) platforms.
This role is hands‑on and critical to supporting the execution of electrical and electronic testing activities, ensuring that hardware systems are verified, validated, and ready for integration and certification. You will work closely with engineers across multiple disciplines to support test setups, data acquisition, and troubleshooting of advanced aerospace systems.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to cutting‑edge aviation technologies in a dynamic and fast‑paced engineering environment.
This role is Hybrid working in Bristol.
Responsibilities
- Support the setup, execution, and monitoring of electrical and electronic test activities
- Assemble and maintain test rigs, wiring harnesses, and instrumentation systems
- Conduct functional, integration, and environmental testing of electronic hardware
- Operate test equipment and data acquisition systems, ensuring accurate data capture and traceability
- Record and report test results, supporting engineers in analysis and validation activities
- Troubleshoot electrical and electronic faults, working with engineering teams to identify root causes
- Support hardware integration and commissioning activities, including test readiness preparation
- Follow test procedures, safety protocols, and quality standards during all activities
- Assist in the preparation of test documentation, including test reports and logs
- Ensure calibration and maintenance of test equipment is up to date
- Support continuous improvement of test processes, setups, and tooling
Qualifications
- HNC/HND in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- Chartered engineer or working towards chartered status within a recognised and relevant professional body.
- Applications are invited from candidates who may hold City and Guilds (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline in concert with significant and demonstrable subject matter expertise in the system domain.
Essential skills
- Hands‑on experience with electronic assembly, wiring, and testing
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Experience using test equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators)
- Knowledge of data acquisition systems and test processes
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured test procedures
- Basic fault‑finding and troubleshooting capability
- Good organisational skills and ability to maintain accurate test records
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team
Desired skills
- Experience in aerospace or safety‑critical environments
- Familiarity with electrical systems, avionics, or power electronics
- Experience supporting test rigs or laboratory‑based testing environments
- Knowledge of EMC/EMI testing or environmental testing standards (e.g. DO‑160)
- Experience with automated test systems or test software tools
- Exposure to electric propulsion systems or high‑voltage systems
- Understanding of quality and certification processes within regulated industries
What do I need before I apply
- Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK
- Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this role
Benefits
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
- We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
- Expleo Academy – enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
- Competitive company benefits
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
- As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicating and promoting vacancies
- Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long‑term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.
