Electronic Test Architect

About the Role:
Join a high-performing Test Architect team and contribute as a subject matter expert across all stages of the missile test process. This role is ideal for technically-driven engineers with experience in electronic circuit design, testing, failure analysis, and test equipment design. You will be involved in feasibility studies, series production, and in-service support for missile programmes, helping define test strategies, BIT architectures, and improving testability across projects.
Reporting to the Test and Testability Department Head and, from a project perspective, to the Project Chief Design Engineer, this role provides scope to grow technical expertise, lead work packages, and influence test and testability strategy across multiple programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define project test strategies and Built-In Test (BIT) architectures
• Develop and maintain technical requirements for test equipment
• Analyse production test data to identify trends and diagnose failures
• Participate in Red-Team reviews and support critical issue resolution
• Support new product bid activities and departmental strategy
• Mentor and actively support team members
• Lead or participate in technical work packages and manage associated risks
• Provide technical leadership and influence senior stakeholders

What We're Looking For:

• Degree-level education (or equivalent) with significant experience in electronic test across all project lifecycle stages
• Expertise in electronic circuit design, testing, and failure analysis techniques
• Experience in test equipment design and requirements capture
• Knowledge of Design for Testability (DfT)
• Ability to lead technical work packages alongside project managers
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive technical direction
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to travel within the UK and EU as required

What We Offer:

• Salary: Circa £72,000 depending on experience
• Company Bonus: Up to 27% of base salary
• Car allowance: £300 per month
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer + employee)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Flexible working: 3 days per week on-site
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, with additional enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility support
• Site facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking, and more

Next Steps:
For this role you will have to gain UK Security Clearance; therefore, we cannot process your application unless you currently hold British Nationality as a minimum qualification. For more information on this position, please contact me on 01923 470756 or email k.slaughter@mane.co.uk