Electronic Technician

NewSpace Technical; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology firm in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Electronics Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience in electronics assembly and testing. Responsibilities include soldering and assembling complex electronic systems for space missions. This position offers a unique opportunity to transition into the space sector with training provided. Competitive salary and on-site presence required.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years hands-on electronics assembly experience.
• Strong soldering skills (SMT & through-hole).
• Comfortable working to detailed drawings and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Hand-soldering and assembling high-reliability PCBAs.
• Building complex wiring harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Integrating and testing electronic systems end-to-end.
• Troubleshooting at component and system level.

Skills

Hand-soldering

Electronics assembly

Testing and fault-finding

Education

HNC/HND in Electronics

Job description

Electronic Technician – Space Hardware

Glasgow, UK | Full-time | On-site

Salary: Competitive

Ever wanted to work on real space missions but thought you needed space‑sector experience to get in? You don’t.

We’re working with a fast‑growing, international space technology company building high‑performance electronic systems for satellites used around the world. We’re looking for a Senior Electronics Technician to take a hands‑on lead role assembling, integrating, and testing advanced electronics that will fly in space.

If you’re an experienced electronics technician who's worked on advanced electronic systems, this is a great opportunity if you'd like to transition into the space industry.

🔧 elo you’ll be doing

• Hand‑soldering and assembling high‑reliability PCBAs (fine‑pitch SMT, microscope work)
• Building complex wiring harnesses and electro‑mechanical assemblies
• Integrating and testing electronic systems end‑to‑end
• Troubleshooting at component and system level
• Working closely with engineers on cutting‑edge space hardware
• Maintaining production and test documentation to high quality standards
• Supporting lab equipment, inventory, and Vern, continuous improvement

🧠 What we’re looking for

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electronics or similar
• 5–10+ years hands‑on electronics assembly, test, and fault‑finding experience
• Strong soldering skills (SMT & through‑hole)
Experience with embedded electronics and production test environments
• Comfortable working to detailed drawings, procedures, and quality standards
• Space experience not required – training provided

⭐ Bonus (not essential)

• IPC Class 3
• Cleanroom or high‑reliability manufacturing experience

🌍 Why join?

• Work on flight hardware realización con orbit
• Learn space‑grade electronics from industry experts
• Be part of a passionate, highly skilled engineering team
• Make the leap into the space sector without starting over

🚀 If you’ve mastered electronics on Earth and want to take it off‑planet, we want to hear from you.

Get in touch and apply today!

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