A reputable technology company specialising in secure NFC reader hardware, cryptography, and 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