We are looking for a practical and reliable Assembly and Test Engineer / Technician to join our team in a hands-on role supporting the build, testing, and improvement of our products.
This role is suited to someone who enjoys practical engineering work, assembling products, testing systems, finding faults, and helping improve build processes. It would suit a graduate or early-career engineer with a strong practical mindset, especially someone with an interest in drones, electronics, mechanical assembly, CAD, or 3D printing.
You will be involved in assembling products and prototypes, carrying out testing, supporting fault finding, and helping ensure products are built to a high standard. The role will also include supporting development work where required, including prototype builds, test fixtures, simple design changes, and documentation.
Main Responsibilities
- Assemble products, prototypes, parts, and test systems to a high standard
- Carry out product testing, checks, and basic validation work
- Follow build instructions, test procedures, and engineering drawings
- Support fault finding on electrical, mechanical, and system-level issues
- Record test results, build issues, faults, and improvements clearly
- Assist with prototype builds and product development testing
- Support the preparation of parts, wiring, connectors, housings, brackets, and assemblies
- Use basic hand tools, workshop equipment, and test equipment safely and accurately
- Help maintain organised workspaces, parts, tools, files, and build documentation
- Support improvements to assembly processes, test procedures, and product reliability
- Work with the engineering team to identify build problems and suggest practical improvements
- Assist with 3D printed parts, fixtures, jigs, or prototype components where required
Required Skills and Experience
- Practical hands-on engineering ability
- Good attention to detail and pride in producing neat, reliable work
- Ability to follow instructions, drawings, procedures, and checklists
- Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical systems
- Confident using hand tools and basic workshop equipment
- Ability to test, diagnose, and report product issues
- Good organisational skills and ability to keep records clearly
- Willingness to learn new technical skills
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
Desirable Skills
- Graduate or early-career engineer with an engineering, electronics, mechanical, product design, or similar background
- Experience with CAD or 3D modelling
- Experience with 3D printing
- Experience assembling electronics, drones, robotics, RC systems, or similar products
- Basic soldering, wiring, crimping, or connector assembly experience
- Experience using test equipment such as multimeters or power supplies
- Experience with ArduPilot, Pixhawk, or drone-related systems
- Basic understanding of serial communication, sensors, telemetry, or control systems
- Experience creating or updating build instructions, test sheets, or technical documentation
About the Role
This is a practical, hands-on role focused on assembly, testing, fault finding, and supporting product development. It would suit someone who enjoys building and improving real products, is willing to learn, and takes care in producing consistent, high-quality work.
The successful candidate does not need to be an experienced design engineer, but should have a strong practical attitude, good attention to detail, and an interest in developing their engineering skills over time.
- To apply, please send your CV and a short summary of your relevant experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,784.50-£32,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newark-on-Trent NG22 8LS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
