Development & Production Test Engineer Electronics (Defence)Location: Bolton
Guidant Global is proud to partner with a prestigious UK Ministry of Defence organisation. We are seeking an experienced Development & Production Test Engineer with a strong Electronic/Electrical engineering background to support missile sub-systems during the production phase.
This role focuses on testing, diagnostics, and manufacturing test support, ensuring programme targets for time, cost, and quality are met.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for manufacturing tests and diagnostics at system and sub-system level
• Deliver test engineering support from concept through to production readiness
• Configure and introduce test facilities, including specifications and operator instructions
• Test and fault-find electronic systems down to circuit card and component level
• Implement corrective actions to maintain production schedules
• Represent Test Engineering at Defect Review Boards

Skills & ExperienceEssential

• Minimum HNC in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of digital and analogue electronics, measurement, and fault diagnosis
• Experience supporting electronic sub-systems and production testing
• Ability to produce test specifications, instructions, and technical reports
• Good planning, organisation, and communication skills

Desirable

• RF or Microwave sub-system knowledge
• Experience with manual and automated test equipment
• Knowledge of CADMID lifecycle, environmental testing, or high-voltage awareness
• SAP and MS Office experience

Test Equipment Experience

• Digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies
• Signal/function generators, counter timers, current clamps
• Desirable: VNAs, spectrum analysers, RF power sensors, waveguides

What happens now?Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance:British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the role:For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This job is at our client’s site in Bolton facility, one of the North West’s leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen. All employees get training and development opportunities.