Electronics Technician

SRT Marine Systems plc; Midsomer Norton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine technology company in the UK seeks an Electronics Technician to provide hands-on technical support for electronic products. The role involves the assembly, repair, and testing of electronic systems, contributing to innovative maritime surveillance solutions. Candidates should have strong skills in electronics assembly and soldering, and will enjoy competitive pay and benefits including flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

25 days annual leave (rising to 28 with service)

Private health care

Flexible working opportunities

Development and training programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electronics assembly, rework, and prototyping.
• Skilled in soldering and PCB repair.
• Hands-on experience with test and measurement equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Perform general PCBA rework, including component replacement.
• Assist in identifying component substitutions due to obsolescence.
• Carry out small-scale manual PCBA assembly for prototypes.
• Assemble and wire electronic enclosures for prototypes.
• Execute basic product testing and hardware verification.

Skills

Electronics assembly

Soldering (SMD and through-hole)

Test and measurement equipment

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Signal generators

Job description

About SRT Marine Systems

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) are a market leader in international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are respected, established and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a global impact in the marine domain by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies, products and systems that significantly enhance security, safety and environment protection and sustainability. Our customers are worldwide and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT Marine Systems is an exciting company where high quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and constantly seeking to innovate to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work where talented hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine world.

About the Role

You’ll provide hands-on technical support across the development, prototyping, testing, and maintenance stages of electronic products. This role involves assembly, repair, modification, and testing of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), electronic prototypes, and test systems, as well as supporting product development, field testing, and hardware/software integration efforts.

What You’ll Be Doing

• PCBA Rework & Repair: Perform general PCBA rework, including component replacement, soldering/desoldering (SMD and through-hole), and fault diagnosis.
• Obsolescence Support: Assist in identifying and implementing component substitutions or design adaptations due to part obsolescence.
• PCBA Assembly: Carry out small-scale manual PCBA assembly for prototypes and low-volume runs.
• Prototype Box Builds: Assemble and wire electronic enclosures and prototype builds, ensuring functionality and build quality.
• Cable Looms: Build and repair cable looms and custom wiring harnesses as required.
• Test Fixtures: Assemble, maintain, and repair production test fixtures used in hardware validation and manufacturing.
• Demo and Mini Projects: Support the build, setup, and wiring of demonstration units or small engineering projects.
• Hardware Testing: Execute basic product testing and hardware verification including environmental tests (e.g. waterproofing, vibration, drop tests) and GPS performance tests.
• Field Trial Support: Assist the Production and Product Assurance (PA) teams with product installation, testing, and field trials.
• Prototype Software Support: Work with software engineers to prepare hardware for development, including JTAG fitting, prototype rework, and troubleshooting.
• Inventory & Asset Management: Maintain accurate inventory records of hardware assets, development tools, and test equipment.
• Workshop & Storage Maintenance: Keep the development/storage area clean, organized, and safely arranged.
• EMC Pre-Compliance Testing: Conduct and support in-house EMC pre-compliance testing.
• General Technical Support: Provide day-to-day electronics technician support across the team as required.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in electronics assembly, rework, and prototyping.
• Skilled in soldering (SMD and through-hole) and PCB repair.
• Hands-on experience with test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators).
• Basic knowledge of electronic components, schematics, and datasheets.
• Ability to build and interpret wiring diagrams and cable looms.
• Strong attention to detail and quality of work.
• Familiarity with basic environmental and compliance testing procedures.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.

Our Values at SRT Marine

• Ambition – Aspiring to lead in maritime domain management.
• Innovation – Driving improvement through creativity and forward-thinking.
• Quality – Committing to high standards in performance and reliability.
• Responsibility – Being individually accountable and team-driven.
• Team – Collaborating openly with colleagues, partners, and customers.

Why Join Us?

• Work on mission-critical maritime surveillance systems used worldwide.
• Be part of an ambitious, innovative, and supportive team.
• Make a direct impact on global maritime safety and sustainability.
• Enjoy flexible hybrid working.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including: Matched pension contributions up to 5%; 25 days annual leave (rising to 28 with service); Private health care; Flexible working opportunities; Development and training programmes.

SRT Marine plc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from all backgrounds.