Senior Board Test Engineer

Location: Bristol, UK. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship and visa application support are not available.

Company

hirify.global develops AI compute hardware, software, and systems infrastructure as part of the SoftBank Group.

What you will do

• Develop manufacturing tests for advanced electronic products, focusing on printed circuit board assemblies and manufacturing defects.
• Analyse PCB designs for testability and manufacturing risks.
• Develop JTAG boundary scan and embedded functional test solutions.
• Improve defect coverage across test and inspection tools used by contract electronics manufacturers.
• Diagnose complex electronic faults to component level and support test solutions in factory and field environments.
• Collaborate with Hardware Design, Manufacturing Operations, software and silicon design teams, and external board test partners.

Requirements

• Strong electronics fundamentals and experience in manufacturing test for advanced electronic systems.
• Understanding of PCB manufacturing, surface-mount assembly, and failure mechanisms.
• Understanding of automated optical inspection and X-ray inspection capabilities.
• Experience developing JTAG 1149 boundary scan test solutions.
• Awareness of bed-of-nails testing, including ICT/MDA, and high-volume in-system or on-board programming techniques, including ISP/OBP.
• Ability to solve problems in complex electronic systems and diagnose defects to component level.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with internal engineering teams and external board test partners.
• Some roles may involve access to technology subject to U.S. export control regulations; export authorisation requirements may affect eligibility or start timing.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working and generous leave.
• Up to 5% matched pension, phantom equity, income protection, and life assurance.
• Designed office spaces, free food, and an on-site barista.
• Electric vehicle scheme and flexible benefits including private medical insurance, cycle to work, and dental cover.
• Inclusive equal-opportunity environment with support for interview adjustments and returnship routes for engineers returning after a career break.

Hiring process

• Applicants should disclose any interview adjustments they require.
• Relevant export-control authorisation requirements will be explained during the recruitment process if applicable.