Power Electronics Laboratory Technician

MBDA UK Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is seeking a Power Electronics Laboratory Technician to join their busy design team. This role involves supporting testing and assembly on prototype boards, requiring experience with analogue and digital circuits, soldering, and laboratory equipment. The company offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience with analogue and digital circuits across a wide frequency range.
• Safe and effective lab work experience.
• IPC 610 qualification preferred but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support testing, component assembly, and rework on development or prototype boards.
• Utilize soldering, rework, fault finding, and assembly skills.

Skills

Analogue circuits

Digital circuits

Soldering

Fault finding

Rework

Laboratory equipment use

Automated testing tools

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Tools

LabView

VEE

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy Power Electronics Design Team supporting the design of the most cutting edge and exciting projects in the Defence industry.

Salary: Circa £35,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Security Checks (SC), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance, varies yearly)
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)
• Overtime: Paid overtime opportunities
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, shared parental leave; enhancements for paternity, neonatal, fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more

The opportunity:

Join our Power Electronics Team supporting projects in the Defence industry. We seek a Power Electronics Laboratory Technician to support testing, component assembly, and rework on development or prototype boards.

You should have experience with analogue and digital circuits, fault finding, rework, soldering, and laboratory equipment use. Training will be provided for the right candidate. Teamwork and a proactive attitude are essential.

What we're looking for:

• Experience with analogue and digital circuits across a wide frequency range
• Safe and effective lab work experience
• Soldering, rework, fault finding, and assembly skills; IPC 610 qualification preferred but training provided
• Experience with automated testing tools like LabView, VEE
• Organized, motivated, and proactive individual

About MBDA:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation committed to supporting national security. We value diversity and inclusion, with employee-led networks and support for all staff throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Glassdoor or visit our Careers website for more info.