Production Test Engineer

5 days ago

Farnham GU, United Kingdom Evolve Dynamics LTD Full time

About Evolve Dynamics

Evolve Dynamics is an engineering company specialising in UAV systems - aircraft, payloads and software, based in the United Kingdom. We provide best in class mission specific surveillance and special purpose aircraft of different types and sizes, as well as camera modules and other payloads, for public sector services, private security and defence. Our customers include UK police, fire fighters, Ministry of Defence as well as other NATO police forces and defence organisations. We also heavily support Ukraine, where we have many users. Innovation and perfection is in our DNA and we are one of the leading UAS companies in the world. We have been going since 2016 and have over 40 staff globally. We cover multiple engineering disciplines from mechanical, aerodynamics, electronics, radio, software, including AI.

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Production Test Engineer to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for testing and troubleshooting complex PCB assemblies.

You will be investigating root causes of failures, maintaining test rigs, and helping us optimise our production yields for high-reliability aerospace-grade hardware.

Location: Farnham – Office-based

Key Responsibilities

  • PCBA Testing & Validation: Perform functional testing on production PCBs and sub-assemblies to ensure they meet strict performance specifications.
  • Component-Level Debugging: Investigate test failures using schematics and diagnostic tools to identify faults down to the component level (e.g., faulty ICs, solder bridges, open circuits).
  • Firmware Management: Manage the flashing of bootloaders and production firmware onto fresh microcontrollers during the testing process.
  • Test Fixture Maintenance: Setup, maintain, and calibrate production test fixtures (e.g., "bed of nails" jigs, flashing stations) to ensure consistent test results.
  • Quality Reporting: Log all test data and failure modes accurately.
  • Procedure Development: Assist in writing and updating processes and test instructions for new products introduced to the line.

Skills & Experience

  • Proficient:
  • Use of standard lab equipment including Oscilloscopes, Digital Multimeters, Bench Power Supplies etc.
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical issues to the design team and non-technical production staff.
  • A logical approach to fault-finding and the patience to troubleshoot intermittent issues common in complex electronics.
  • Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, datasheets, and PCB layout files (Gerbers) to trace signals and diagnose faults
  • Experienced:
  • DFM Awareness: Ability to provide feedback on Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) to help the R&D team make future products easier to build and test.
  • IPC Standards: Certification or familiarity with IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies) or IPC-7711/7721 (Rework and Repair).

Desirable

  • Automation & Scripting: Experience with Python or similar to automate test sequences or parse test logs.
  • Drone/Robotics Knowledge: Understanding of UAV architecture (Flight Controllers, GPS, IMUs, BLDC Motor control) and protocols (UART, I2C, SPI, CAN bus, MAVLink).
  • Soldering Skills: High-level manual soldering skills for SMT components and fine-pitch ICs. Experience with hot air rework stations

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application question(s):

  • Are you willing to work from the office 5 days a week?
  • Do you have Drone/Robotics knowledge?
  • Do you have soldering experience?

Work Location: In person

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