Electronics Test Engineer

Job Locations
GB-DVN-Barnstaple
Job area
Engineers & Technicians
Employment type
Freelancer
Workplace
Hybrid

Overview

Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with UK presence in 10 locations.  We are seeking an Electrical/Electronics Test Technician/Engineer to work with our client, onsite (4 days minimum onsite) at Barnstaple working on marine electronics.  The successful candidate will ideally have experience working on marine electronics with an appreciation of some of the challenges products face in this environment.

 

We are looking for an energetic and driven individual, of particular interest would be candidates with military, aerospace or experience.

 

This role represents a great opportunity to work within a multi-discipline team, contributing to the security of the UK and our allies.  Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

  • Support engineers with prototype assembly, rework, and repair activities
  • Assist with design verification and validation, including functional and environmental testing
  • Carry out system integration, validation, and fault investigation during development phases
  • Design, build, and commission test fixtures and custom jigs to support engineering activities
  • Prepare and configure electrical, electronic, and system‑level test equipment
  • Support external compliance testing activities such as EMC and environmental testing
  • Accurately document test setups, procedures, results, and design verification plans for traceability/reporting
  • Maintain safe laboratory practices, including adherence to ESD controls and safety procedures

Qualifications

  • Degree/HND/HNC level qualification in a relevant discipline. A lower qualification would be acceptable for example ONC/OND should the candidate be able to demonstrate significant demonstrable experience in lieu
  • Hold IPC-A-610 soldering and IPC/WHMA-A-620 cable assembly certification or demonstrate willingness and ability to obtain them

Essential skills

  • Computer literate with Microsoft office skills (minimum MS Word, Excel & Outlook & Internet).
  • Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of hand tools, both for mechanical and electrical operations.
  • Ability to interpret PCB schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Competence using oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, spectrum analysers, bench power supplies, and other general electronic test equipment.
  • Strong cross‑functional communication skills for working with mechanical, test, and production teams.

 

Desired skills

  • Be capable of navigating Altium Designer and Zuken E3 CAD tools for reference and basic tasks

Experience

  • Hands‑on experience with prototype assembly, rework, and repair
  • Practical involvement in design verification, validation, and environmental/EMC testing
  • Experience building or commissioning test fixtures, jigs, or bespoke test setups
  • Background in laboratory‑based debugging, system integration, and fault investigation.
  • Experience producing clear technical documentation for test procedures, setups, and results
  • Experience in environmental testing at test houses

 

What do I need before I apply

  • UK sole National
  • SC or ability to be SC cleared.
  • Ability and willingness to work minimum 4 days per week at the client site in Barnstaple
  • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to travel occasionally within the UK.

Benefits

  • Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
  • We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
  • Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
  • Competitive company benefits
  • Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

 

  • As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
    • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
    • Communicating and promoting vacancies
    • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
    • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
    • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thriveUK Eng Disability Commitment

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