Electronics Technician

New Electronics; Stevenage; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defense organization as an Electronics Technician, providing hands-on support to Electronic Design Engineers. This role involves testing and fault-finding cutting-edge technology, with opportunities for career growth and a dynamic hybrid working environment. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave of up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and gym facilities

Qualifications

• HNC qualification or higher in electronics/electrical disciplines.
• Experience in design environment and development processes.
• Familiarity with test and fault-finding across various technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support production testing, development, prototyping, and fault finding.
• Develop and support electronics sub-systems for MBDA's products.
• Conduct data analysis and qualification trials.

Skills

Understanding of electronics

Testing and fault-finding

Report writing

Education

HNC qualification in electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Waveform generators

Dataloggers

Spectrum analysers

Job description

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

Working Arrangements

Dynamic (hybrid) working: The role primarily requires on-site presence, with support for flexible working where possible.

Security Clearance

British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship. Successful candidates will undergo HMG BPSS checks.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (performance-based)
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution
• Overtime: Paid opportunities available
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome flexible work arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; additional enhancements available
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, gym, café, and more

The Opportunity

Join our team as an Analogue and Digital Electronics Technician to develop and support electronics sub-systems for MBDA's products, including missile computers, actuation systems, data links, telemetry, and seekers. This role involves supporting production testing, development, prototyping, fault finding, qualification, trials, and data analysis, with opportunities for career growth within the Production Design Support function.

What We Are Looking For

• HNC qualification or higher in electronics/electrical disciplines, with a solid understanding of electronics and maths
• Experience in design environment and development processes
• Experience in production support is advantageous but not essential
• Familiarity with test and fault-finding across various technologies (oscilloscopes, waveform generators, dataloggers, spectrum analysers), including analogue, digital, RF, optical, and safety systems
• Understanding of development processes and logistics of prototyping
• Good report writing skills and record-keeping

About MBDA

MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting armed forces worldwide. We value diversity and encourage inclusive practices. We are committed to providing support and adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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