Electronics Engineer - Aerospace

Location: Bishops Cleeve (Cheltenham)

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

Contract Duration: 6 months (with project demand through July 2026)

Rate: £70 per hour (Umbrella / Inside IR35) Full time

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer to join a live 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 andamp; 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.