Testfield Technician

About the Role

The Testfield Technician performs electronic product testing, diagnostics, fault finding and component-level repair within the production environment to verify product functionality, compliance and quality. The role ensures reliable electronic products are tested, repaired and released in accordance with specified technical, quality and customer requirements.

Qualification and experience:

• Minimum T3, N6 or S4 qualification in Electronic Engineering; a Diploma in Electronic Engineering is preferred.


• Minimum 3 years’ experience within an electronic manufacturing or production-testing environment.


• Practical experience in Radio Frequency measurement and testing is essential.


• Experience in component-level fault finding and repair within a military electronic environment.


• Experience working with analogue and digital electronics and associated test equipment.


• Experience with computer-based testing and Automatic Test Equipment will be advantageous.


• IPC certification will be advantageous.

Key technical skills:

• Electronic Product Testing


• Electronic Diagnostics and Fault Finding


• Radio Frequency Measurement and Testing


• Analogue and Digital Electronics


• Component-Level Troubleshooting and Repair


• Electronic Circuit Diagram Interpretation


• Wiring and Manufacturing Drawing Interpretation


• Electronic Test and Measurement Equipment


• Automatic Test Equipment


• Acceptance Test Procedures


• Test Result Recording


• Surface-Mount Technology Components


• Electronic Product Assembly


• Electrostatic Discharge Control


• Lead-Free Soldering and Rework


• Environmental Stress Screening


• Burn-In and Vibration Testing


• Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action Systems

Key responsiabilities:

Test Preparation and Execution

Prepare and execute electronic product testing using approved test documentation, instrumentation, equipment, software, firmware and test configurations to verify product functionality against specified requirements, resulting in accurate, reliable and compliant test outcomes.

Diagnostics and Fault Finding

Perform systematic diagnostics and fault finding at component, subsystem and system level using circuit diagrams, diagnostic procedures and electronic test equipment to identify defects and determine root causes, resulting in accurate fault isolation and effective technical resolution.

Maintenance, Repair and Rework

Perform component-level repairs, soldering, rework and product-restoration activities in accordance with approved technical procedures and applicable IPC requirements to restore defective units to specification, resulting in reliable and serviceable electronic products.

Quality Assurance and Product Verification

Verify product workmanship, alignment and compliance through acceptance, burn-in, Environmental Stress Screening, vibration and other prescribed testing processes to confirm conformity with defined quality and technical standards, resulting in compliant products ready for Quality Control or Quality Assurance acceptance.

Technical Documentation, Compliance and Delivery

Maintain accurate test records, job cards, fault reports and FRACAS information while applying ESD, occupational health and safety, quality and organisational requirements to ensure traceability and production control, resulting in compliant reporting and achievement of required delivery targets.

Our recruitment values:

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organisational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Application Deadline: 06 October 2026. 

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers page.

If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.