Electronics Technician – Defence & Aerospace Lab

Saab UK; Bedford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK is seeking an experienced Electro-mechanical Technician to support assembly, testing and repair of electronic and electromechanical systems. You will build harnesses, PCBs and mechanical assemblies, inspect and test to approved procedures, and diagnose faults within complex systems.

You will interpret engineering drawings, operate test equipment, and assist in installation and commissioning of sensors and actuators.

Qualifications

• Experience in the assembly, testing and repair of electronic and electromechanical systems.
• Reading engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and assembly documentation.
• Practical experience with electronic assembly, soldering and wiring techniques.
• Experience using hand tools, workshop equipment and electrical test instruments.
• Understanding of fault-finding techniques for electrical, electronic and electromechanical assemblies.
• Awareness of ESD controls, quality standards and safe working practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• IPC certification or equivalent electronics manufacturing qualifications.
• Experience within aerospace, defence or highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of engineering change control and configuration management processes.
• Familiarity with Civil or Military Aviation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience mentoring junior technicians and laboratory personnel.
• Experience working to 6S Methodology
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble electronic and electromechanical systems, including wiring harnesses, PCBAs, mechanical assemblies and related hardware.
• Carry out inspection, testing, integration and commissioning of assemblies per procedures and documents.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair faults within systems.
• Support modification, rework and maintenance of prototype and production hardware to meet engineering and quality requirements.
• Interpret drawings, wiring schematics, assembly instructions and test docs to build and integrate systems.
• Assist in installation, operation and testing of sensors, actuators, motors and other devices.
• Maintain accurate build, test and inspection records per quality processes.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, health and safety, quality and laboratory procedures.
• Support maintenance of laboratory equipment, tooling and work areas.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to enhance manufacturing quality and efficiency.
• Support stock control and management of laboratory consumables and components.
• Collaborate with engineers and senior technicians on development, integration and test programmes.

Skills

Electronic assembly

Soldering

Wiring

Reading schematics

Testing techniques

Quality standards

Documentation

Teamwork

UK Security Clearance

Education

IPC certification

Electronics qualification

Tools

Electrical test instruments

Hand tools

ESD controls

Job description

Saab UK is seeking an experienced Electro-mechanical Technician to support assembly, testing and repair of electronic and electromechanical systems. You will build harnesses, PCBs and mechanical assemblies, inspect and test to approved procedures, and diagnose faults within complex systems.

You will interpret engineering drawings, operate test equipment, and assist in installation and commissioning of sensors and actuators.