Hardware Test Engineer

Hardware Test Engineer – Contract (Inside IR35)

Location: Brentwood, CM14 4DZ

6+ Month Contract | Hybrid (4 Days Onsite)

Client: CEI

Job Overview:

We are recruiting a Hardware Test Engineer to support CEI’s hardware design, development, and testing activities. This role involves hands-on validation, debugging, RF testing, and collaboration across engineering teams. Ideal for someone with strong lab skills and experience in consumer-electronics hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hardware test, verification, and validation on embedded and electronic systems.
• Review and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and engineering documentation.
• Carry out RF testing, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth performance checks.
• Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and multimeters for troubleshooting.
• Document test results clearly and maintain accurate technical records.
• Work with software, project management, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Support onsite and offsite test activities as needed.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Hardware testing & report production
• Use of electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analysers)
• Knowledge of compliance standards: EMC, Radio, Safety
• Test tools and scripting optimisation
• Data analysis & presentation
• Engineering mindset and eagerness to learn
• Background in Electronics
• Experience using electronics test equipment
• Knowledge of compliance standards (EMC, Radio, Safety)
• Ability to attend external test houses (no health conditions preventing access, e.g., pacemaker)
• Experience using test & validation methodology and scripts for hardware/systems
• Ability to sort and present test data.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Python or scripting for hardware test automation.
• Prior exposure to consumer electronics, IoT, or TV/set-top-box hardware.
• Familiarity with AI-based test automation or data analysis tools.