Hardware / Electronics Test Engineer

Location: Portland, Dorset
Salary: 40,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Hybrid (2-3 days per week onsite)

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Electronics Test Engineer to join a high-performing engineering and manufacturing team supporting the delivery of high-quality electronic products and systems within the defence sector.

This role is ideal for a hands-on test engineer with strong fault-finding skills who enjoys working to high standards and tight deadlines on complex, high-profile projects.

Reporting to the Functional Lead, you will play a key role in production inspection, testing, and verification of electronic modules, units, and systems.

• Perform IPC-level inspections of electronic assemblies during production and prior to testing

• Execute and document formal test procedures, recording results for hardware, software, and firmware configurations

• Carry out fault finding and diagnosis down to component level

• Take accurate measurements using a range of electronic test equipment

• Record and report defects, discrepancies, and test documentation issues

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised test and assembly environment

• Ensure work is completed to required quality standards and deadlines

• Maintain accurate test records and system narratives

• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve issues

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a technical test or electronics test role

• Experience working on defence-related projects

• IPC inspection certification

• BTEC / ONC / HNC / HND in Electronics or equivalent

• Strong experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, function generators, multimeters, and power supplies

• Proven fault-finding and repair skills for analogue and digital electronics

• Ability to read and interpret electronic and mechanical drawings

• Knowledge of electronic components and basic electrical/electronic requirements

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Comfortable producing detailed technical documentation

• Proficient with Microsoft Office / Office 365

• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (or already SC Cleared)

• Advanced rework and track repair skills

• Component-level fault finding

• Strong understanding of circuit diagrams

• Creative and "out-of-the-box" problem-solving approach