Electronics Technician

The Engineer UK; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization seeks an Electronics Technician to support the Electronic Design Engineers in testing and fault-finding cutting-edge technology daily. The role offers exciting growth opportunities within the Production Design Support function, requiring hands-on involvement with analogue and digital electronics.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Up to 14% total pension contribution

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days flexi leave

Subsidised meals and gym facilities

Qualifications

• HNC qualified or above in a relevant electronics/electrical discipline.
• Experience in a design environment and development process.
• Familiarity with technologies including analogue, digital, RF, optical.

Responsibilities

• Support design, testing, fault finding for electronics sub-systems.
• Engage in qualification, trials, and data analysis.

Skills

Understanding of electronics

Basic maths

Test and fault-finding

Education

HNC in relevant electronics/electrical discipline

Tools

Oscilloscope

Waveform generator

Spectrum analyzer

Job description

About The Job

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Electronics Technician to provide hands-on support to our Electronic Design Engineers in testing and fault-finding cutting-edge technology on a daily basis.

Salary

Circa £33,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working

The majority of this role will require on-site presence. However, where opportunities arise, dynamic working will be supported.

Security Clearance

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What We Can Offer You

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)
• Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants seeking flexible arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; enhancements available for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, gym, café, and more

The Opportunity

An exciting role for an Analogue and Digital Electronics Technician within our team developing and manufacturing electronics sub-systems for MBDA's products, including Missile Computers, Actuation Systems, Data Links, Telemetry Systems, and Seekers. The role involves supporting design, testing, fault finding, qualification, trials, and data analysis, offering scope for career growth within the Production Design Support function.

What We Are Looking For From You

• Ideally HNC qualified or above in a relevant electronics/electrical discipline, with strong understanding of electronics and basic maths.
• Experience in a design environment and development process.
• Experience in production support is advantageous but not essential.
• Familiarity with test and fault-finding on technologies including analogue, digital, RF, optical, and safety, using oscilloscopes, waveform generators, dataloggers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Understanding of development processes, logistics of kitting parts, and prototyping.
• Good report writing skills and ability to maintain accurate records.

Our Company

MBDA is a leading defence organisation committed to supporting the Armed Forces and defending our nations' sovereignty. We celebrate diversity and inclusion through employee-led networks and support throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK), and Glassdoor, or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Support our Electronic Design Engineers in this hands-on role, testing and fault-finding cutting-edge technology daily.