Electrical Engineer

Manpower; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Electronics Engineer in Cheltenham to support testing, debugging, and integration of electronic hardware for the Amber Project. This hands-on role involves dealing with board-level electronics and requires immediate start to maintain delivery momentum. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics engineering, experience in a regulated environment like aerospace, and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team contributing to critical aerospace projects.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electronics engineering with board testing experience.
• Experience in a regulated environment, ideally aerospace or defence.
• Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform board-level electronics testing and debugging.
• Support commissioning of Amber sensor boards.
• Provide integration support at unit and system level.
• Carry out hardware rework and modifications.
• Produce and maintain clear engineering documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers for quality and technical support.
• Contribute to integration and verification testing.

Skills

Board-level electronics testing and debugging

Experience with electronics module development

Fault-finding and rework

Technical communication skills

Job description

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer to join the Amber Project, supporting the testing, debugging, commissioning, and integration of electronic sensor hardware.

This position is a direct replacement for an existing contractor and is required immediately to maintain delivery momentum across critical project activities. The role is strongly hands‑on, focused on board‑level electronics, system integration, and practical engineering support rather than concept‑only design work.

The successful engineer will work closely with internal engineering teams and suppliers, contributing to the successful delivery of safety‑critical aerospace electronics.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform board‑level electronics testing and debugging, identifying and resolving hardware issues.
• Support commissioning of Amber sensor boards and associated electronic modules.
• Provide integration support at unit and system level.
• Carry out hardware rework, modification, and corrective actions as required.
• Produce and maintain clear engineering documentation, including test records, rework notes, and technical updates.
• Liaise with suppliers to support hardware quality, issue resolution, and technical queries.
• Contribute to integration and verification testing, ensuring hardware meets functional and quality expectations.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong background in electronics engineering, with demonstrable experience in board testing, bring‑up, and debugging.
• Experience supporting electronics module development, commissioning, and test.
• Confident working hands‑on with electronic assemblies, including fault‑finding and rework.
• Experience working in a regulated or safety‑critical environment, such as aerospace, defence, or similar industries.
• Ability to work effectively on‑site as part of a multi‑disciplinary engineering team.
• Clear technical communication skills and disciplined approach to documentation.

Desirable Experience

• Analogue electronics experience.
• Experience working with sensors and sensor‑based systems.
• Exposure to integration testing at unit or system level.
• Previous experience interfacing with suppliers or external manufacturing partners.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to contribute directly to our clients' programme, working on real electronic hardware within a highly technical and collaborative environment. The role offers immediate impact, hands‑on engineering challenge, and exposure to complex aerospace systems.