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European Foundation for Business Qualification (EFBQ) • Stevenage, England, United Kingdom
Role & seniority: Experienced Test Design Support Engineer (mid‑senior level) in Missile/Defence manufacturing.
Stack/tools: Electronics design and test emphasis across Digital/Analogue, Power Electronics, RF & Antenna, Interconnects, Safety Electronics; Test Systems; Schematic and PCB design; adherence to BS EN standards; strong documentation and stakeholder communication.
Act as the interface between design teams and manufacturing, supporting production activities and problem resolution.
Collaborate with other support engineers to provide knowledge transfer and hands-on support for advanced module missile programmes and launcher assemblies.
Lead discreet work packages, manage bids if applicable, control costs, and deliver solutions on time with robust root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Degree or equivalent industry experience with design and/or manufacturing-stage support of products/systems.
Experience in one or more: Digital/Analogue electronics, Power Electronics, RF/Antenna, Interconnects, Safety Electronics, Test Systems, Schematic/PCB design; BS EN standards.
Excellent verbal/written communication, ability to write clear engineering documentation, and strong stakeholder negotiation skills.
Capable of autonomous work, delivering outputs and engaging with multi-disciplinary teams; proven on-time delivery.
Investigative/root-cause analysis skills; experience in supporting manufactu
Our client, a global leader in Missile and Defence, partnering with the UK Ministry of Defence, seeks an experienced Test Design Support Engineer. Join their Production Design Support (PDS) team and play a pivotal role in supporting production activities at state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.
This rewarding role allows you to witness designs come to life while shaping products and test equipment. Deliver exceptional support and make a significant impact.
Degree qualified (or equivalent industry experience) with experience of designing product/systems and/or providing support to designs through the manufacturing phase of the product lifecycle.
Proven experience in the design of one or more of the following disciplines: - Digital and Analogue electronics Power Electronics RF & Antenna Interconnects Safety Electronics Test Systems Schematic design PCB Design Adherence to BS EN Standards Excellent verbal communication, negotiation and influencing skills with the capability to write clear and concise engineering documentation. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, with an awareness of the challenges and opportunities that this may bring and a passion for innovation and collaboration. Youll be prepared to work autonomously if needed, lead the delivery of your work assignments, and actively engage with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of your outputs. Manage discreet work packages preparing bids, controlling costs and delivering solutions. Experience in supporting manufacturing and resolving manufacturing issues is an advantage, but not essential. Investigative skills to be able to find Root Causes of design related issues and propose robust Corrective Actions. Finally, we are looking for someone who has a record of accomplishment of on-time delivery along with good verbal and written communication skills.
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 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 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.
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