Contract
Test Equipment Design Support Engineer
Matchtech
Bolton
Posted: 17 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 16 September 2026
Ref: 225501247
Our client, a leading player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Test Equipment Design Support Engineer to join their team in Bolton on a contract basis. This role is a unique opportunity for skilled Electronic Design Engineers to contribute significantly to production activities within state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the interface between design teams and manufacturing teams
- Work alongside other support engineers to provide knowledge and support
- Focus on advanced module missile programmes and subsystems
- Support launcher assemblies as required
- Help shape the design of products and test equipment
- Deliver support to customers, ensuring their needs are met
- Provide scope for personal growth and development in electronics
Job Requirements:
- Experience in BAE-Electronics Design Engineering and BAE-Test Engineering
- Proficiency in Electronics Design, Electronics Test, and Electronics Engineering
- Degree qualified or equivalent industry experience
- Proven experience in designing digital and analogue electronics, power electronics, RF & antenna, interconnects, safety electronics, and test systems
- Proficiency in schematic design, PCB design, and adherence to BS EN standards
- Excellent verbal communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Ability to write clear and concise engineering documentation
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Capability to work autonomously and manage discreet work packages
- Investigative skills to find root causes of design issues and propose corrective actions
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work on advanced programmes within the Defence & Security sector
- Possibility of contract extension post the initial 6-month period
- Scope for occasional remote work and compressed work weeks
- Potential travel to other MBDA sites
If you are a skilled Test Equipment Design Support Engineer looking to make a significant impact in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to contribute to our client''s cutting-edge projects in Bolton.
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