Electronics & Wire Harness Engineer

Electronics & Wire Harness Engineer
Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (Open to UK & European candidates open to relocation)
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Package: €49,000 – €69,000 + Relocation Support + Benefits

Introduction

A leading global aerospace organisation is seeking an Electronics Production & Test Engineer to support the development and manufacturing of next-generation flight hardware. This is a hands-on technical role where you’ll help turn advanced electronic designs into reliable, scalable, production-ready systems. Ideal for UK and European engineers looking to relocate to New Zealand and take on a high-impact position within a fast-growing space hardware environment.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a multidisciplinary engineering team building world-class electronics for spacecraft applications. This is an opportunity to take ownership of production workflows, automated test infrastructure, wire harness assemblies, and hardware/software commissioning. You’ll work at the intersection of design and manufacturing, ensuring every product meets strict performance and quality standards. The employer provides strong onboarding and on-the-job training-an aerospace background is beneficial, but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end production process for electronics and wire harnesses
• Develop, commission, and maintain production hardware and software
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, software, and electromechanical issues
• Build and maintain end-of-line and environmental acceptance tests
• Oversee documentation, procedures, and quality standards for internal and external manufacturing
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers to ensure aerospace-grade output
• Support technicians with new production processes, tooling, and equipment introduction

Essential Skills and Experience

• 2+ years in an electronics design, test, or manufacturing engineering role
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent professional experience)
• Experience with ECAD tools (Altium, KiCAD), 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion360, OnShape, or CATIA), and wire harness tools (e.g., RapidHarness)
• Strong Python programming skills and Git version control experience
• Proficient with Windows and/or Linux systems; IT/network familiarity is helpful but not essential
• Understanding of automated electronics test equipment and principles
• Strong documentation skills and clear technical communication

Eligibility

• Open to candidates based in the UK and Europe willing to relocate to New Zealand
• Must be eligible for a New Zealand work visa

Application Instructions

If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity, please send your CV to jake.payne@newspacetechnical.com