Calibration & Test Equipment Engineer (Electronics)Contract with potential extension / possible permanent opportunityStevenage | Fully Onsite37 hours per week£23.82 £26.04 per hour PAYE£32.00 £35.00 per hour Umbrella (Inside IR35)The opportunityWere looking for a hands-on Electronics Calibration & Test Equipment Engineer to join a well-established Calibration & Maintenance team supporting complex electronic test equipment used in advanced defence manufacturing.This is a practical, bench-based role ideal for someone who enjoys fault-finding, repair, commissioning and calibration of electronic test equipment down to component level. Youll work with a wide range of test systems, from DC through to RF and Microwave, supporting critical production and test activities.Youll be joining a skilled, supportive team where training is provided on special-to-type test equipment, with genuine scope for contract extension or longer-term opportunities.What youll actually be working onThis role is very hands-on. Youll be involved in:Fault-finding and repairing electronic test and measurement equipment to component levelCalibration and maintenance of test equipment in line with documented proceduresCommissioning and acceptance of new or modified test equipment and facilitiesSupporting production and test teams with practical technical adviceMaintaining clear calibration and maintenance records for full traceabilityTypical equipment and systems include:Oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, signal/function generatorsSpecial-to-Type Test Equipment (STTE)DIO, AIO, RF, temperature and communications-based test systemsRF test equipment (desirable, not essential)What were really looking forYou dont need to come from a design background this role suits practical, hands-on engineers.Essential:Experience maintaining, repairing or calibrating electronic test equipmentConfident fault-finding using drawings, manuals and technical documentationSolid understanding of calibration principles and test processesHNC / HND in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a production environmentDesirable (not essential):Experience using RF or microwave test equipmentExposure to complex or bespoke test systemaWhy this role appeals to engineersStable onsite role no site hoppingInteresting, varied test equipment (not repetitive servicing)Supportive team environment with training on specialised equipmentStrong likelihood of extension and longer-term opportunitiesWork that genuinely supports critical manufacturing programmesWhat happens now?Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.More about the role:For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop.JBRP1_UKTJ