Electronics Laboratory Technician

Saab AB; Caulcott; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Death in service

Share matching

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Saab UK is seeking a Senior Technician to provide hands-on technical leadership in the manufacture, testing, integration and repair of electronic assemblies, PCBAs and wiring harnesses. You will supervise the electronics laboratory, mentor technicians, and work with engineering teams to improve manufacturing processes and quality.

The role requires IPC qualifications or equivalent, experience in aerospace or regulated industries, and familiarity with ECNs, 6S, and aviation standards.

Qualifications

• IPC certification or equivalent electronics manufacturing qualifications.
• Experience within aerospace, defence, autonomous systems or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of engineering change control and configuration management processes.
• Familiarity with Civil or Military Aviation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience training or mentoring junior technicians and laboratory personnel.
• Experience working to 6S Methodology.
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-quality wiring assemblies and PCBA testing in line with IPC standards.
• Inspect, power-up, test and integrate PCBAs and wiring harnesses.
• Diagnose faults and rectify electronic and flight system hardware.
• Oversee ECNs and ensure changes are implemented accurately in the lab.
• Supervise laboratory staff and allocate tasks under the Head of Vehicle Integration.
• Maintain lab facilities, equipment and ESD controls for safe operations.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure clear drawings and documentation for production release.

Skills

IPC certification

Aerospace experience

Regulatory knowledge

Mentoring

6S

UK Security Clearance

Job description

The Senior Technician will provide hands‑on technical expertise in the manufacture, testing, integration and repair of electronic assemblies, PCBAs and wiring harnesses. The role is responsible for ensuring high standards of quality, workmanship and compliance with industry standards whilst supporting the day-to-day operation and supervision of the electronics laboratory. Working closely with engineering teams, the Senior Technician will contribute to the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, laboratory practices, and the successful delivery of electronic and flight system hardware.,

• Manufacture high-quality electronic wiring assemblies in accordance with IPC and other relevant industry standards.
• Inspect, power-up, test and integrate PCBAs and electronic systems in accordance with approved test procedures and documentation.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and rectify faults within electronic assemblies and flight system hardware.
• Repair, modify and adapt flight system hardware in line with company procedures, engineering requirements and quality standards.
• Raise, track and oversee Engineering Change Notes (ECNs) assigned to the laboratory, ensuring changes are implemented accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure drawings, work instructions and manufacturing documentation are clear, accurate and suitable for production release.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and repeatability within the manufacture, integration and commissioning of electronic systems.
• Support the Head of Vehicle Integration with the planning and allocation of day-to-day laboratory activities and priorities.
• Inspect, assess and rectify non-conforming assemblies in line with failure reporting, corrective action and quality management processes.
• Maintain laboratory facilities, equipment and tooling to ensure a safe, organised and efficient working environment.
• Coordinate Electronic Static Discharge (ESD) management processes, including monitoring, testing and compliance activities.
• Manage laboratory consumables, stock components and tooling levels to support ongoing development and production activities.
• Provide guidance, instruction and training to technicians and laboratory users on assembly techniques, laboratory procedures and ESD controls.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing capability, product quality and laboratory effectiveness.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of laboratory staff, including task allocation and holiday approvals, while formal people-management matters remain with the Department Head.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• To actively participate in Blue Bear's Performance Management Scheme.
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably required within the grade and level of the post.
• You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your evolving role within the company and the overall business objectives of the company.
• Some travel within the UK may be required.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your evolving role within the company and the overall business objectives of the company.

Desired

• IPC certification or equivalent electronics manufacturing qualifications.
• Experience within aerospace, defence, autonomous systems or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of engineering change control and configuration management processes.
• Familiarity with Civil or Military Aviation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience training or mentoring junior technicians and laboratory personnel.
• Experience working to 6S Methodology
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world‑leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

What you will be part Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Saab serves the global market of governments, authorities and corporations with products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security.

• 30 days annual leave
• Workplace pension scheme with 8% company contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection scheme
• Death in service insurance
• Up to 5% share matching scheme
• Company enhanced Maternity/Adoption & Paternity leave.
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