Assembly Technician - Wiring

BAE Systems.; Cowes; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Cowes is seeking an Assembly Technician to assemble and modify radar systems. This role requires formal qualifications in electrical assembly, with skills in complex assembly and an understanding of technical drawings. The position offers competitive benefits and career progression opportunities, contributing to innovative radar technologies in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Formally qualified in electrical assembly or relevant experience.
• Awareness of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001.
• Ability to perform complex assembly of electro-mechanical subassemblies.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, repair, and modify radar systems and related products.
• Record and evidence compliance with business systems.
• Assist and support the development of other personnel.

Skills

Electrical assembly Workmanship Standards

Complex assembly and disassembly

Reading technical drawings

Mechanical workshop practices

Job description

Job title

Assembly Technician - Wiring

Location

Cowes, Isle of Wight

Salary

£40,974

What you'll be doing

• Assembly, Repair and Modification of products from Line Replaceable Units through to Radar systems
• Using business systems and processes to record and evidence compliance
• Assisting and supporting development of other personnel

Your skills and experiences

• Formally qualified in appropriate electrical assembly Workmanship Standards, have completed a relevant apprenticeship or have proven relevant experience. Awareness and working understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001
• Be able to perform complex assembly, disassembly or modification of electro mechanical subassemblies
• Have prototyping capability utilising limited data and documentation to support 1st off build and able to provide clear and accurate feedback for product, process development
• Experienced in reading and interpreting technical drawing, wiring schedules and circuit diagrams
• Whilst the primary role is electrical, experience in mechanical workshop practices and techniques is desirable

Benefits

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Assembly Technician team

Would you like to work with cutting edge products in Radar Technology? We currently have a vacancy for an Assembly Technician at our site in Cowes, Isle of Wight.

As an Manufacturing Assembly Technician, you will be part of an experienced team responsible for the Manufacturer, Repair or Modification of Units and Products in a technological manufacturing environment whilst also supporting Design Engineering in Future Product Development.

Radar is an exciting and unique field, with increasingly sophisticated electronics, materials and products. This role will provide you with the chance to develop your skills, with the potential for career progression opportunities in the future.

Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date

3rd December 2025