About the role
Guidant Global is working with a leading UK defence manufacturer to recruit a hands-on Electronics Test Engineer for a production-based role.
You'll be working directly with test equipment on the shop floor — diagnosing faults down to circuit card and component level on complex electrical and electronic assemblies.
This is not a design role. If you're happiest with a scope in hand and a fault to chase down rather than a CAD screen, this is built for you.
What you'll be doing
- Fault-finding and diagnostics on PCBs and electronic sub-systems down to component level
- Hands-on use of oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, and power supplies
- Supporting new test facilities, specifications, and operator instructions
- Working closely with production and quality teams to hit build schedules
- Contributing to defect reviews and corrective actions in a controlled defence environment
What you'll bring
- HNC (or equivalent) in Electronic/Electrical Engineering
- Strong hands-on experience with electronic test and fault finding — PCB/board-level, not just system-level
- Solid grasp of digital and analogue measurement techniques
- Confidence writing test instructions, specifications, and technical reports
- Nice to have (not essential)
- RF/microwave exposure at sub-system level
- Automated test equipment (ATE) experience
- Environmental or high-voltage testing awareness
- Defence or other regulated manufacturing background (aerospace, automotive, rail)
- SAP exposure
Why this role
- Real faults, real test equipment — genuinely hands-on
- Stable, long-term defence programme, not short-term firefighting
- Clear processes and strong production support
- Supportive, experienced engineering team
Rate:
£37/hour
Location:
Bolton
IR35 Status:
Inside
Remote Status:
Onsite
Industry:
Engineering
Seniority Level:
Mid-Level