Manufacturing Test Engineer £40,000
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
- 50,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Stevenage, Central London, Greater London
- United Kingdom Type: Permanent Manufacturing Test Engineer Location: Stevenage (Hybrid, 4-5 days on site due to workload) Salary: £40,000
- £50,000 depending on experience, plus bonus and benefits Please note due to the nature of work this role will require you to be holding British Citizenship A leading defence organisation is seeking talented Manufacturing Test Engineers to shape production testing strategies for next-generation weapon systems.
These roles provide a unique chance to influence test system development during early production phases, supporting critical programmes that deliver advanced electronics for national security in a dynamic, collaborative manufacturing environment.
The role You'll join the Manufacturing Test Engineering team, focusing on test system introduction, diagnostics, and production readiness for electrical, electronic, and RF weapon systems and sub-assemblies.
Working with design, operations, and project teams, you'll ensure robust testing from concept through to operational release, troubleshooting failures and driving technical excellence across development and production.
What you will be doing Providing test engineering support from design concept through Production Readiness Review.
Supporting test facility introduction with configuration control, specifications, and operator instructions.
Testing electrical/electronic weapon systems, sub-assemblies, and circuit cards, diagnosing failures to component level.
Identifying remedial actions and collaborating with stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
Guiding and mentoring junior engineers while delivering against project timelines.
What we are looking for HNC/HND or degree in a relevant subject, plus experience in digital, analogue, and RF electronics manufacture/test.
Strong understanding of electrical/electronic/RF measurement principles, test equipment, and systems-level functional testing.
Experience across the product development lifecycle in electronics manufacturing, ideally defence-related.
Proficiency with manual and automated test equipment, plus ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
Excellent verbal/written communication for reports, instructions, and team collaboration.
Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
What's on offer Salary £40,000
- £50,000 depending on experience.
Annual company bonus up to £2,500.
Pension with up to 14% total contributions.
Flexi leave up to 15 extra days, overtime opportunities, and flexible working.
Enhanced parental leave and fantastic site facilities like subsidised meals and free parking.
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be British Citizens.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo security clearance checks including BPSS.
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