Automation-Driven Electronics Test Engineer

Sepura plc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking an Electronics Test Automation Engineer to enhance their electronics verification capabilities. The role focuses on automating manual hardware tests using Python, significantly improving efficiency and coverage. Candidates should have strong Python skills, experience in test automation, and be comfortable in lab environments. This position offers growth training in RF and radio technologies and requires collaboration with various engineering teams to ensure hardware verification excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong Python programming skills.
• Proven experience in test automation (hardware, system, or integration level).
• Experience controlling test equipment or external devices via software.
• Good software engineering practices including modular and maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual electronics tests on development and prototype hardware.
• Design, develop, and maintain test automation.
• Develop Python-based test scripts and frameworks.
• Log defects, test results, and automation progress in Jira.

Skills

Strong Python programming skills

Proven experience in test automation

Experience controlling test equipment

Good software engineering practices

Education

HNC/HND in an appropriate subject

Tools

Git

Robot Framework

Excel VBA

Job description

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking an Electronics Test Automation Engineer to enhance their electronics verification capabilities. The role focuses on automating manual hardware tests using Python, significantly improving efficiency and coverage. Candidates should have strong Python skills, experience in test automation, and be comfortable in lab environments. This position offers growth training in RF and radio technologies and requires collaboration with various engineering teams to ensure hardware verification excellence.