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Electronic Test and Testability Expert

Stevenage
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Electronic Test and Testability Expert
Stevenage or Bolton – Hybrid, 3 Days per Week On-Site
Salary: Circa £72,000, Depending on Experience
 
The Opportunity:
The role involves all aspects of missile testing, from early feasibility studies to in-service support, and provides technical expertise that shapes test strategies, improves processes, and drives technical excellence across programmes.
 
Key Responsibilities:

Lead the definition of project test strategies, technical requirements, and Built-In Test (BIT) architecture, improving specifications across various projects.
Analyse test data, identify trends, diagnose failures, and implement best practices across programmes during development and manufacture.
Mentor team members, support bid activities, and influence technical and strategic decisions. 
Skills and Experience Required:

Degree-level education (or equivalent) with extensive experience in electronic test across the full project lifecycle
Proven expertise in electronic circuit design, testing, and failure analysis techniques
Experience in test equipment design and requirements capture
Background in Design for Test (DfT) and testability principles
Strong project management and planning capabilities
Ability to provide technical leadership on test equipment requirements and specifications
Skilled communicator with the ability to influence technical and strategic decisions
Willingness to travel within the UK and EU as required 
Benefits:
Bonus up to 27% of base salary, £300 per month car allowance, pension with up to 14% combined contributions, private medical insurance, enhanced parental leave, subsidised meals, etc.
 
Security Clearance:
Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens or Dual UK nationals with British citizenship. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain relevant clearance.
 
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.
 
This is a permanent role

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