Electronics Design Engineer Test Equipment, Westhoughton

Design electronic test equipment used on complex missile systems. Were supporting a leading UK defence partner on the next generation of advanced weapons. This role focuses on designing and delivering electronic test equipment and test systems , supporting them from concept through development and into manufacture.What youll be doing Designing electronic test equipment and test systems for advanced weapon platforms Producing schematics, PCB designs, and compliant engineering documentation Supporting designs through manufacture, including engineering changes and production issues Acting as the technical interface between Design Engineering and ManufacturingWhat were looking for Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent industry experience Proven experience designing electronic or test equipment systems Strong background in digital and/or analogue electronics Experience with schematic capture and PCB design Ability to work in structured, regulated engineering environmentsDesirable Exposure to power electronics, RF, safety electronics or test systems Experience supporting manufacturing or production line activities Familiarity with BS EN standards Defence or highly regulated industry experience (advantageous, not essential) Why join Technically challenging, hands-on electronics design workClear ownership of design work packages Opportunity to see designs transition into real-world manufacture Long-term programmes in a highly stable sector What happens now? If your application meets the initial selection criteria, a member of our talent acquisition team will contact you via email to arrange a structured screening call. This conversation will explore your experience, technical background, and suitability for the role in more detail.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: Our clients relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over 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.TPBN1_UKTJ