Electronic Test Engineer

What excites you most about working on electronic systems designed to operate in challenging marine environments? Can you demonstrate hands on experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and other core electronic test equipment in a development or laboratory environment? Have you previously carried out prototype assembly, rework, or repair on electronic systems, including interpreting PCB schematics and wiring diagrams?

The Opportunity

This is an exciting chance to join a growing engineering team working at the forefront of marine electronics. The role has arisen due to increased project demand and continued investment in secure, mission critical technology that supports the UK and its allies. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary environment where your hands on technical ability, problem solving mindset, and attention to detail will directly influence the success of cutting edge electronic systems. If you thrive in a practical engineering setting and enjoy working on products that must perform in challenging environments, this opportunity will feel like a natural fit

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Support engineers with prototype assembly, rework, and repair activities
• Assist with design verification and validation, including functional and environmental testing
• Carry out system integration, validation, and fault investigation during development phases
• Design, build, and commission test fixtures and custom jigs to support engineering activities
• Prepare and configure electrical, electronic, and system level test equipment
• Support external compliance testing activities such as EMC and environmental testing
• Accurately document test setups, procedures, results, and design verification plans for traceability and reporting
• Maintain safe laboratory practices, including adherence to ESD controls and safety procedures

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Degree/HND/HNC in a relevant discipline (ONC/OND considered with strong demonstrable experience)
• IPC?A?610 soldering and IPC/WHMA?A?620 cable assembly certification, or willingness to obtain
• Computer literate with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical hand tools
• Ability to interpret PCB schematics and wiring diagrams
• Competence using oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, spectrum analysers, bench power supplies, and general electronic test equipment
• Strong cross functional communication skills for working with mechanical, test, and production teams
• Hands on experience with prototype assembly, rework, and repair
• Practical involvement in design verification, validation, and environmental/EMC testing
• Experience building or commissioning test fixtures, jigs, or bespoke test setups
• Background in laboratory based debugging, system integration, and fault investigation
• Experience producing clear technical documentation for test procedures, setups, and results

It’s great if you also have the following

• Ability to navigate Altium Designer and Zuken E3 CAD tools for reference and basic tasks
• Experience in environmental testing at external test houses

The setting for the role

This position is based on site in Barnstaple (minimum four days per week), working within a collaborative engineering environment focused on marine electronic systems. You’ll be surrounded by specialists across mechanical, electrical, and systems disciplines, all contributing to high integrity products designed for demanding operational conditions.

Get in touch now

If you’re seeking a new opportunity and believe you have the relevant skills and experience our client is seeking, then apply now or contact Matt Kidd via LinkedIn

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

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