Development Electronic Technician

Platform Recruitment; Chilworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advanced manufacturing company is seeking a Development Electronic Technician in Chilworth, UK, offering a salary between £35,000 and £45,000. This role involves contributing to the design and development of laser-based systems and supporting the electronics design team with prototypes. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and experience in electronics practices, including soldering and programming. This position presents a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification at Level 3 or 4 such as ONC/HNC or equivalent.
• Demonstrated competence in core electronics practices including soldering and PCB design.
• Proven experience in testing and fault analysis of electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as a member of a multidisciplinary development team for laser-based systems.
• Assemble and evaluate prototype hardware and support design verification activities.
• Provide technical support for existing electronic product lines.

Skills

Electronics practices

Soldering

PCB design

Troubleshooting

Programming in C/C++/Python

Education

Level 3 or 4 Technical Qualification (ONC/HNC)

A-Level Electronics

Job description

Development Electronic Technician | Southampton | £35,000 - £45,000

Our client is a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing company at the forefront of quantum technology. This position is primarily based in a laboratory setting focused on electronics and photonic technologies, contributing to the development and delivery of optical solutions for both off-the-shelf products and custom-built projects. The responsibilities span the full design and development lifecycle of embedded electronics and firmware for photonic devices, from compact intelligent subsystems through to complete laser-based platforms.

The Role:

• Contribute as a member of a multidisciplinary development team involved in the design and deployment of laser-based systems.
• Assemble and evaluate prototype hardware produced by the electronics design team, and support design verification activities for new developments in collaboration with engineers.
• Provide additional technical support to the wider electronics group in the development and delivery of existing electronic product lines.

Key Skills and Experience:

• A relevant technical qualification at Level 3 or 4 (such as ONC/HNC or equivalent), A-Level Electronics, or comparable practical experience gained within a related industry.
• Demonstrated competence in core electronics practices including soldering, PCB design, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
• Proven experience in testing and fault analysis of electronic systems, with exposure to electronic design activities.
• Familiarity with software development using languages such as C, C++, Python, or similar.

This is an excellent opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge laser and optoelectronic technologies in a collaborative development environment. You'll play a key role in turning innovative ideas into real-world products, with exposure across the full development lifecycle.