Hardware/QA Test Engineer

A reputable technology company specialising in digital identity solutions is seeking a dedicated Hardware QA/Test Engineer to join their team.

This full-time, on-site role offers the opportunity to work on innovative hardware used in diverse sectors such as healthcare, retail, and events. Benefits include competitive salary, ongoing training, career development pathways, and a collaborative environment focused on quality and engineering excellence. Sponsorship is also available for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans for NFC hardware and firmware, ensuring rigorous validation across features and interfaces.
• Execute functional, regression, stress, and validation tests to verify product performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot hardware and firmware issues at PCB, component, and system levels; produce clear defect reports.
• Collaborate with R&D and production teams to verify solutions, evaluate revisions, and improve product robustness.
• Design, build, and optimise hardware test jigs, fixtures, and automated testing rigs to enhance testing efficiency.
• Support integration of automated testing systems into manufacturing processes and improve existing test equipment.
• Test and evaluate new components, prototype circuits, and perform qualification assessments of suppliers.
• Assist in ensuring products meet certification requirements, supporting certification activities and documentation prep.
• Participate in root-cause analysis, process improvements, and maintain accurate testing documentation and procedures.

About you:

• Proven experience in hardware QA, electronics testing, or embedded systems validation.
• Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals, PCB troubleshooting, and circuit schematics.
• Fluent in using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• Experience validating firmware-driven hardware products and performing detailed defect analysis.
• Methodical, detail-oriented, with excellent problem-solving skills and structured documentation abilities.
• Practical, hands-on approach with a proactive mindset and ability to work independently within a team environment.
• Effective communicator, comfortable collaborating across hardware, firmware, and production functions.

• What’s on offer:
• Salary of £45,000 - £52,000 depending on experience.
• Full benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, on-site parking, and ongoing training opportunities.
• Stable, permanent position within a forward-thinking organisation committed to quality and innovation.
• Supportive environment encouraging professional growth into senior solution engineering or product management roles.
• Excellent career opportunity and the chance to be part of something exciting at the forefront of todays technology
• Sponsorship is available for the right candidate

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