ATE Technical Lead Contract Opportunity - Inside IR35 Hourly Rate: FLEXIBLE Location: Outer Cambridge (3 days on site) Duration: 1 Year (Possible extension) *Please note, no sponsorship is being offered for this role unfortunately, so please only apply if you have valid right to work in UK and are happy commuting to Cambridge 3 days per week*. We are looking for an ATE Technical Lead with a strong hands-on background in Automated Test Equipment (ATE), who can lead the development, integration and deployment of automated testers from R&D through to manufacturing and ongoing production support. This is not just an automated test developer or production test engineer role. We are looking for someone who can own the complete ATE lifecycle, lead technical decisions, remain hands-on with debugging and integration, and ensure testers are successfully transferred into and supported at manufacturing sites. If you have: 5+ years’ ATE experience covering tester development, system integration, validation, deployment and production support. National Instruments TestStand experience, alongside automated test development and hardware integration (equivalent ATE platforms may be suitable). Strong Python skills for test automation, debugging, tooling and manufacturing data analysis. Multidisciplinary hardware and embedded systems knowledge, including electronics, instrumentation, networks, embedded interfaces and system-level debugging. Technical leadership and project ownership, managing tester architecture, requirements, design reviews, project plans, risks and delivery through to production. Manufacturing and production experience, including tester bring-up, troubleshooting, calibration, failure analysis, yield optimisation and continuous improvement. Strong stakeholder management, coordinating hardware, software, embedded, mechanical, quality and manufacturing teams. Experience working with external manufacturers, ideally Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs), including production transfer, deployment, technical documentation and issue resolution.Even better if you've got this experience too: Linux and command-line tools SQL and manufacturing databases Embedded communication protocols: I²C, SPI, UART and Ethernet Test fixture design, calibration and tester safety Production test-station management Supplier, subcontractor and CMO management
ATE Technical Lead employer: SoCode Limited
As a leading technology firm at the forefront of radar innovation, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment that encourages creativity and technical excellence. Our hybrid work model allows for flexibility while maintaining strong team cohesion, and we offer ample opportunities for professional growth through challenging projects and continuous learning. Join us to be part of a mission-driven team where your contributions directly impact cutting-edge solutions in the security and defence sectors.
