Test development engineer - circuit card test

Test Development Engineer – Circuit Card Test

Location: Bolton

Salary: Circa £43,000

Working Pattern: Hybrid, 3–4 days on site per week

Step into a role where your skills in electronic test have a direct impact on complex systems. We are partnering with a leading defence organisation to recruit a Test Development Engineer to join their Bolton-based team.
In this position you will design, develop, and maintain automated test systems, translating detailed technical designs into reliable, practical solutions. You will create test strategies, develop mechanical and electrical test adaptors, and implement automated test sequences that support products from concept through to series production and in-service support. Continuous improvement and problem-solving are central to your daily work.
Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain automated test systems for circuit card electronics

Create test strategies and documentation in line with specifications

Design mechanical and electrical test adaptors

Contribute to continuous improvement and new technology initiatives

Essential Experience and Skills

Strong analogue and digital circuit design knowledge

Experience with schematics, PCB layouts, and technical documentation

Proven ability to develop automated test equipment

Familiarity with LabVIEW or TestStand

Strong problem-solving and attention to detail

Desirable

Boundary Scan / XJTAG experience

Continuous improvement or Six Sigma experience

Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold BPSS clearance or can obtain it.
This is a permanent role.
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.