Electrical Engineer

Electronics Engineer - Aerospace

Location:

Cheltenham

On‑site Requirement:
Predominantly onsite (project‑critical hardware activities)

Contract Duration: 6 months

Rate:
Up to £70 per hour (Umbrella / Inside IR35)

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer to join the Amber Project, supporting the testing, debugging, commissioning, and integration of electronic sensor hardware.

This position is a direct replacement for an existing contractor and is required immediately to maintain delivery momentum across critical project activities. The role is strongly hands‑on, focused on board‑level electronics, system integration, and practical engineering support rather than concept‑only design work.

The successful engineer will work closely with internal engineering teams and suppliers, contributing to the successful delivery of safety‑critical aerospace electronics.

Key Responsibilities

Perform board‑level electronics testing and debugging, identifying and resolving hardware issues.
Support commissioning of Amber sensor boards and associated electronic modules.
Provide integration support at unit and system level.
Carry out hardware rework, modification, and corrective actions as required.
Produce and maintain clear engineering documentation, including test records, rework notes, and technical updates.
Liaise with suppliers to support hardware quality, issue resolution, and technical queries.
Contribute to integration and verification testing, ensuring hardware meets functional and quality expectations.

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong background in electronics engineering, with demonstrable experience in board testing, bring‑up, and debugging.
Experience supporting electronics module development, commissioning, and test.
Confident working hands‑on with electronic assemblies, including fault‑finding and rework.
Experience working in a regulated or safety‑critical environment, such as aerospace, defence, or similar industries.
Ability to work effectively on‑site as part of a multi‑disciplinary engineering team.
Clear technical communication skills and disciplined approach to documentation.

Desirable Experience

Analogue electronics experience.
Experience working with sensors and sensor‑based systems.
Exposure to integration testing at unit or system level.
Previous experience interfacing with suppliers or external manufacturing partners.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to contribute directly to our clients' programme, working on real electronic hardware within a highly technical and collaborative environment. The role offers immediate impact, hands‑on engineering challenge, and exposure to complex aerospace systems