Manufacturing Test Engineer
Company: MBDA UK
Location: Bolton, GB
Type: full time
Level: mid
Salary: GBP45000–45000
Posted: 4/3/2026
Job Description
Join MBDA UK Ltd as a Senior Test Engineer and become an integral part of our Manufacturing team. This role presents an outstanding chance to contribute to the testing of our products. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to play a crucial role in upholding the highest standards of quality and reliability for our products. Salary: Circa £45,000 dependent on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification 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. What we can offer you:
- Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) - Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% - Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime - Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days - Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. - Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... - Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities The opportunity: This opportunity is for a Test Engineer to join the Manufacturing team supporting test and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub-systems and circuit cards during all phases of the product lifecycle. What we're looking for from you: Minimum HNC level of qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject (HND/Degree preferred) plus experience in digital and analogue electronics manufacture and test. A good understanding of electrical/electronic measurement and test principles and test equipment, as well as fault diagnosis techniques for electronic/electro-mechanical sub-assemblies. Experience of using both manual and automated test equipment, preferably in a defence organisation or similar manufacturing environment.