Electronics Test Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Electronics Test Engineer

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

The Malloy Aeronautics Team:

Malloy Aeronautics Limited specializes in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.

About The Role:

As an Electronics Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, functionality, and reliability of our electronic products. Your primary responsibility will be designing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive test protocols for electronic systems and components. Working closely with both the production and engineering teams, you will develop test strategies and perform validation to ensure that all products meet industry standards and customer requirements.

You will be involved in testing from prototype through to production, troubleshooting electronic systems, identifying root causes of issues, and recommending solutions to improve product performance. This role requires an analytical mindset and a keen attention to detail, as you will be responsible for the accuracy and reliability of the test processes used to verify product quality.

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

What you’ll being doing:

· PCB troubleshooting at component level of issues that arise during ground/air production tests.

· Report to management on open issues, the frequency and type of issues.

· Collate suggestions for improvement in each product line or individual component that can be fed into design updates.

· Write monthly engineering reports for contracts.

· Work with R&D and the production manager to ensure prototypes are transferred smoothly into production.

· Ensure constant compliance with safety procedures.

· Writing and updating documentation related to new test procedures.

· Design, implement, and maintain test procedures and equipment for electronics testing.

· Conduct functional testing, reliability testing, and environmental testing to ensure product compliance.

· Troubleshoot and diagnose electronic and system-level failures, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.

· Collaborate with the engineering team to refine test protocols and recommend design improvements based on test data.

· Document test results and maintain comprehensive records of testing activities and findings.

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives in testing methodologies to improve efficiency and accuracy.

· Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal quality assurance guidelines.

Essential Skills and Experiences:

· Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics, or a related field.

· Previous work experience in electronics manufacturing.

· Good broad electronics knowledge, including digital communications, analogue, PSUs, batteries

· Experience in fault-finding in mechanical, electronics and/or software systems.

· Proven experience in electronics testing, troubleshooting, and validation processes.

· Strong understanding of electronics principles, circuitry, and test equipment.

· Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

· Excellent communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration.

Desired Skills and Experiences:

· Degree or equivalent in Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering or similar

· Experience with unmanned/manned aircraft tests

· PCB design experience.

· Experience with automated test systems and data analysis tools.

· Familiarity with environmental testing and reliability testing methodologies.

· Knowledge of industry standards for electronics testing.

· Familiarity with statistical analysis and test data interpretation.

· Experience in a production or manufacturing environment.

Benefits you may be eligible for:

· Company Pension Scheme

· Access to 24 Hour Helpline

· Employee Stock Purchase Plan (BAE Systems Share Incentive Plan)

· 20 Days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

· Sick pay

· Three-Day Long Weekend Every Fortnight (Fri-Sun)

· Freshly Cooked Lunch on working Fridays

· Casual Dress

· On-Site Parking

Why Malloy Aeronautics?

Our company benefits from a streamlined process where engineering teams are involved in the entire lifecycle of our UAVs — from initial design through to production. This setup not only speeds up the development process but also improves the efficiency and effectiveness of our product launches. We value professionals who have a background in both research and development (R&D) and design for manufacture, as their expertise is crucial to our rapid and precise product development cycle.

Please be aware that many roles working for Malloy Aeronautics will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MA124