Electronics Design Engineer Test Equipment

Design electronic test equipment used on complex missile systems.

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Were supporting a leading UK defence partner on the next generation of advanced weapons. This role focuses on designing and delivering electronic test equipment and test systems , supporting them from concept through development and into manufacture.

What youll be doing
Designing electronic test equipment and test systems for advanced weapon platforms
Producing schematics, PCB designs, and compliant engineering documentation
Supporting designs through manufacture, including engineering changes and production issues
Acting as the technical interface between Design Engineering and Manufacturing
What were looking for
Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent industry experience
Proven experience designing electronic or test equipment systems
Strong background in digital and/or analogue electronics
Experience with schematic capture and PCB design
Ability to work in structured, regulated engineering environments
Desirable
Exposure to power electronics, RF, safety electronics or test systems
Experience supporting manufacturing or production line activities
Familiarity with BS EN standards
Defence or highly regulated industry experience (advantageous, not essential)

Why join
Technically challenging, hands-on electronics design work
Clear ownership of design work packages
Opportunity to see designs transition into real-world manufacture
Long-term programmes in a highly stable sector

What happens now?
If your application meets the initial selection criteria, a member of our talent acquisition team will contact you via email to arrange a structured screening call. This conversation will explore your experience, technical background, and suitability for the role in more detail.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:
Our clients relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This job is at our client's site in Bolton facility, one of the North West's leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. xwzovoh Amenities like an onsite canteen.