Electronics Lab Manager & Rapid Prototyping Tech

Cambridge Aerospace; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Stock options

Private Medical & Dental

Cycle to work scheme

On-site catering

Job summary

Cambridge Aerospace is seeking an Electronics Development Support Technician / Lab Manager to work with the electronics and RF development teams, supporting hands-on assembly and rework, ensuring engineers can operate with minimal downtime. You will manage the electronics and prototype lab facilities, including equipment and supplies, enabling efficient prototyping and testing.

The role requires strong soldering skills, experience with PCBA rework, and familiarity with RF hardware in a

Qualifications

• Soldering and PCBA rework proficiency.
• Experience with QFN/BGA packages and 0402/0201 passives.
• Experience building cable assemblies (high power, wiring looms, RF coax).
• Ability to methodically document builds/modifications and communicate clearly.
• Familiarity with basic lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, power supply).
• Experience with lab management in fast-paced electronics R&D environments.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day electronics development activities on-site including assembly & rework of PCBAs, cable assemblies, prototypes, and test rigs.
• Interpret and execute tasks from design docs and work instructions; follow ad-hoc diagrams and guidelines.
• Perform basic bench testing for QA/EOL checks using standard equipment.
• Occasional manufacturing support for small runs and rework of parts.
• Support box level construction, wiring and test activities for prototype systems.
• Provide supervision and guidance to junior technicians/engineers; share knowledge across teams.

Skills

Soldering & PCBA rework

QFN/BGA packages

Cable assemblies

Documentation/recording builds

Lab equipment usage

Lab management

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Power supply

Job description

Cambridge Aerospace is seeking an Electronics Development Support Technician / Lab Manager to work with the electronics and RF development teams, supporting hands-on assembly and rework, ensuring engineers can operate with minimal downtime. You will manage the electronics and prototype lab facilities, including equipment and supplies, enabling efficient prototyping and testing.

The role requires strong soldering skills, experience with PCBA rework, and familiarity with RF hardware in a