Electronics Engineer – Aerospace
Location: Cheltenham
On‑site Requirement: Predominantly onsite (project‑critical hardware activities)
Contract Duration: 6 months
Rate: Up to ÂŁ70 per hour (Umbrella / Inside IR35)
Role Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer to join the Amber Project, supporting the testing, debugging, commissioning, and integration of electronic sensor hardware.
This position is a direct replacement for an existing contractor and is required immediately to maintain delivery momentum across critical project activities. The role is strongly hands‑on, focused on board‑level electronics, system integration, and practical engineering support rather than concept‑only design work.
The successful engineer will work closely with internal engineering teams and suppliers, contributing to the successful delivery of safety‑critical aerospace electronics.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform board‑level electronics testing and debugging, identifying and resolving hardware issues.
- Support commissioning of Amber sensor boards and associated electronic modules.
- Provide integration support at unit and system level.
- Carry out hardware rework, modification, and corrective actions as required.
- Produce and maintain clear engineering documentation, including test records, rework notes, and technical updates.
- Liaise with suppliers to support hardware quality, issue resolution, and technical queries.
- Contribute to integration and verification testing, ensuring hardware meets functional and quality expectations.
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Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong background in electronics engineering, with demonstrable experience in board testing, bring‑up, and debugging.
- Experience supporting electronics module development, commissioning, and test.
- Confident working hands‑on with electronic assemblies, including fault‑finding and rework.
- Experience working in a regulated or safety‑critical environment, such as aerospace, defence, or similar industries.
- Ability to work effectively on‑site as part of a multi‑disciplinary engineering team.
- Clear technical communication skills and disciplined approach to documentation.
Desirable Experience
- Analogue electronics experience.
- Experience working with sensors and sensor‑based systems.
- Exposure to integration testing at unit or system level.
- Previous experience interfacing with suppliers or external manufacturing partners.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to contribute directly to our clients\’ programme, working on real electronic hardware within a highly technical and collaborative environment. The role offers immediate impact, hands‑on engineering challenge, and exposure to complex aerospace systems.
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Contact Detail:
Manpower Group (UK) Recruiting Team
How to prepare for a job interview at Manpower Group (UK)
✨Know Your Electronics Inside Out
Make sure you brush up on your knowledge of board-level electronics, testing, and debugging. Be ready to discuss specific projects where you've tackled hardware issues, as this will show your hands-on experience and confidence in the field.
✨Prepare for Practical Scenarios
Since the role is heavily focused on practical engineering support, expect to face scenario-based questions. Think about how you would approach commissioning sensor boards or resolving integration issues, and be prepared to explain your thought process clearly.
✨Showcase Your Documentation Skills
Clear documentation is key in this role, so be ready to talk about how you maintain test records and technical updates. Bring examples of your previous work if possible, as this will demonstrate your disciplined approach to engineering documentation.
✨Communicate Effectively with Teams
Collaboration is crucial, especially when liaising with suppliers and internal teams. Prepare to discuss how you've successfully worked within a multi-disciplinary team in the past, highlighting your communication skills and ability to resolve technical queries.