Electronic Technician

QinetiQ; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 38,475 - 42,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension

Holiday allowance

Private medical

Dental insurance

Discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant

Volunteering

Job summary

QinetiQ in Farnborough is seeking an Electronic Technician to support EMC and TEMPEST testing on customer systems, helping ensure safety, security and performance of critical defence and national security projects. The role is 37 hours per week, on‑site at Farnborough with regular UK travel.

We offer training from an electrical/electronics apprenticeship or qualification, with structured development and mentoring to help you grow alongside our experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Electrical or electronics apprenticeship or qualification with ability to learn on the job.
• Willingness to travel occasionally in the UK or overseas.
• Training provided across the role while developing essential skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, setup and execution of EMC/TEMPEST tests.
• Set up customer equipment for EMC and TEMPEST testing.
• Conduct EMC/TEMPEST measurements using specialist RF equipment.
• Analyse test data and contribute to technical test reports.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and customers to ensure smooth test delivery.

Skills

RF engineering

EMC testing

Education

NVQ Level 3 in electrical/electronics

HNC/HND in electrical/electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Spectrum analysers

Antennas

Job description

Package: £38,475 - £42,750 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF19298

Start Your Career with QinetiQ

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow, we’re creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to world‑leading innovation, our mission is to empower and protect lives.

We’re looking for an Electronic Technician to join our Farnborough team. Whether you’re an experienced technician or just starting out after completing an electrical/electronics apprenticeship or qualification, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your career working with advanced technology alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

We will train, develop and support you, if you have the right foundation in electrical or electronic engineering, we can teach you the rest.

The Role

As an Electronic Technician, you’ll play a key role in helping us ensure customer systems meet Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and TEMPEST requirements, supporting the safety, security and performance of critical defence and national security systems.

In this hands‑on role, you’ll be involved in the planning, setup and execution of EMC/TEMPEST tests, working directly with customer equipment and contributing to high‑quality technical documentation under UKAS accreditation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting the development of EMC test plans under guidance
• Setting up customer equipment for EMC and TEMPEST testing
• Conducting EMC/TEMPEST measurements using specialist RF equipment
• Analysing test data and contributing to detailed technical test reports
• Working closely with senior engineers and customers to ensure smooth test delivery

We’re Interested In People Who Have:

• A strong interest in RF engineering, EMC or electronics testing
• Any hands‑on experience with electronics or RF measurements (including during an apprenticeship, college course or first role)
• The ability to write clear technical notes or documents
• Good communication skills and confidence working with customers
• Willingness to travel occasionally in the UK or overseas
• Basic ability to use equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analysers or antennas (training provided)

Essential Qualifications

You’ll need one of the following:

• An electrical or electronics-based Apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3)
• HNC/HND in an electrical or electronics discipline

If you’ve just finished your apprenticeship or qualification, we still want to hear from you. We’ll provide structured training, mentoring and on‑the‑job learning to help you grow into the role.

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough. Set working times are Monday–Friday, on‑site 5 days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

Farnborough

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state‑of‑the‑art facility, with high‑energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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