Electronics Technician

RTX; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Glenrothes, Scotland, is seeking a qualified engineer to join the night shift testing team. You will diagnose and test complex analogue and digital electronic assemblies, down to component level, and ensure test records are accurate and complete.

Responsibilities include performing functional testing, maintaining calibration plans for test equipment, and supporting engineering investigations to drive cost and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC in electronics or equivalent.
• Significant experience with testing and diagnostics of complex analogue and digital electronic assemblies down to component level.
• Proven ability to set up and utilise various types of lab equipment for manual production test & debug purposes.
• Good understanding of electronics including theoretical and practical knowledge of analogue and digital circuitry, able to interpret circuit diagrams and communicate circuit functionality effectively.
• Ability to interpret test specifications to carry out manual production test requirements & debug.
• Ability to work to production schedules without detracting from product quality and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional testing and diagnostics of complex electronic assemblies.
• Maintain accurate test records and reports.
• Diagnose test equipment faults and support corrective actions.
• Assist engineering with investigations and initiatives to improve efficiency and quality.

Skills

Testing & diagnostics

Circuit diagrams

Lab equipment setup

Communication

Education

HNC in electronics

Tools

ATEs

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-26 Country: United Kingdom Location: Glenrothes, Fife Position Role Type: Onsite At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defence.

What You Will Do Night Shift Role

Perform functional testing and diagnostics of complex electronic assemblies. Diagnostics to be performed to component level for both prime product and repairs. Will also be required to keep accurate test records, carry out any maintenance tasks and aid other disciplines to improve overall cost and quality of product. Primary duty is to diagnose complex electronic assemblies down to component level on failing products and recommend appropriate corrective actions. Perform functional testing of electronic assemblies to required contractual, quality and schedule requirements. Diagnose test equipment related faults. Execution of preventative maintenance and calibration plans for test equipment. Record accurate test records and provide requested yield & failure reports. Assist engineering with any ongoing investigations / initiatives. Aid the continual improvement of efficiency in designated test area(s).

Qualifications You Must Have

• Minimum of HNC in electronics or equivalent
• Must have significant experience with testing and diagnostics of complex analogue and digital electronic assemblies down to component level
• Proven ability to set up and utilise various types of lab equipment for manual production test & debug purposes.
• Has a good understanding of electronics (including theoretical and practical knowledge of analogue and digital circuitry), able to interpret circuit diagrams and can communicate circuit functionality effectively.
• Can interpret test specifications to carry out manual production test requirements & debug.
• Can work to production schedules without detracting from product quality and any contractual requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Working knowledge and debug of switch mode power supplies
• Significant experience and knowledge of various ATE's
• Confident, self starter who can operate with little supervision
• Ability to communicate at all levels across a range of disciplines