Test Development Engineer - Circuit Card Test

Mbda Systems; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization is looking for a Test Development Engineer - Circuit Card Test to join their Bolton team. This role involves developing automated test systems and strategies for circuit card electronic testing. Candidates should have experience in both analogue and digital design, with knowledge of NI LabVIEW being beneficial. The company offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a company bonus and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension contributions

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of fundamental analogue and digital circuit design.
• Experience of creating and using technical documentation and Drawings.
• Strong analytical skills and passion for driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain small to medium-sized automated test systems.
• Development and implementation of test strategies.
• Involve continuous improvement activities and development of new technologies.

Skills

Analogue Circuit Design

Digital Circuit Design

Automated Test Equipment

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Tools

NI LabVIEW

TestStand

Boundary Scan / XJTAG

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Internal Recruitment Advisor / Armed Forces Recruitment Lead at MBDA

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test Development Engineer, specialising in circuit card electronic test, to join our Test Development team. It is an exciting time as we begin work on a host of challenging, but rewarding projects, from concept design through to series production and full in-service support!

Salary: Circa £43,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions 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 the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
  
  
  

The opportunity:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test Development Engineer, specialising in Circuit Card electronic test, to join our Test Development team at our Bolton site.

Working in an established team as a Test Development Engineer you'll be creating and maintaining small to medium-sized automated test systems.

You'll be responsible for the development and implementation of test strategies and, where appropriate, influencing our product through ‘Design for Test'. This involves creating test strategy documents, designing Interchangeable Test Adaptors (including both mechanical and electrical elements) and software development of automated test sequences in accordance with a test specification.

You'll also have the opportunity to get involved with continuous improvement activities and the development of new technologies

What we're looking for from you:

• Sound understanding of fundamental analogue and digital circuit design.
• Experience of creating and using technical documentation and Drawings i.e. Schematics, PCB layouts, Engineering Drawings.
• Significant experience creating Automated Test Equipment.
• Experience of using NI LabVIEW and/or TestStand preferable.
• Experience in Boundary Scan / XJTAG preferable.
• Strong problem solving skills with an exceptional eye for detail.
• Strong analytical skills and passion for driving continuous improvement, with six sigma experience desirable.
  
  
  

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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