Electronic Engineering Technician

Guidant Global; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity for an Electronic Engineering Lab Technician to support cutting-edge electronics design and production at a leading Defence contractor in Stevenage. You will ensure the labs operate effectively, support technical tasks, and train users in essential skills, contributing to critical projects for the UK military.

Benefits

Onsite gym

Training and development opportunities

Excellent transportation links

Coffee shop onsite

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic testing and equipment management.
• Certification in IPC J-STD-001 & IPC-7721 required.
• Strong lab safety knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab equipment calibration and safety protocols.
• Support hands-on testing and technical activities.
• Train users on essential lab skills.

Skills

Experience in engineering lab environments

Understanding of ESD control

Education

IPC J-STD-001 certification

IPC-7721 certification

Job description

Electronic Engineering Lab Technician

Stevenage | Defence | Full-time

Join a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence and play a key role in supporting the design, development, and production of cutting-edge electronics—ranging from missile subsystems to test equipment. With major investment across our UK sites, we’re expanding our Electronic Engineering labs and looking for proactive Lab Technicians to help us deliver world-class defence solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep our labs running smoothly—clean, safe, and fully equipped
• Support hands-on testing, CCA rework (IPC standards), and technical activities
• Manage equipment calibration, lab access, and security protocols
• Train users on essential lab skills (soldering, crimping, cable lay-ups, etc.)
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and wider site teams

What Do You Need?:

• Experience in engineering lab environments
• IPC J-STD-001 & IPC-7721 certified (IPC-A-610 a bonus)
• Strong understanding of ESD control and lab safety

What happens now?

Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.

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. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Training and development opportunities are available to all employees.