Electronics Test Technician

Matchtech; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Defence supplier is seeking an Electronics Test Technician to join their team on a contract basis in Farnborough. The successful candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting RF modules and complex CCAs, as well as assisting in the development of test procedures. Candidates must possess strong RF knowledge and have at least 8 years of experience. This position offers an initial 6-month contract with a pay rate of £38.80 per hour, fully onsite.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of test engineering, typically from advanced education and experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of prior experience in the field.
• Broad knowledge in troubleshooting complex RF or Digital CCAs.

Responsibilities

• Support testing on complex problems.
• Fault find on RF modules and complex CCAs.
• Assist in preparation of production test procedures.

Skills

RF

Test Engineering

Microwave troubleshooting

Component level fault finding

Troubleshooting

Education

ONC/HNC

Job description

Overview

Job summary: Our client, a Defence supplier, is looking for Electronics Test Technicians to join them on a contract basis at their site in Farnborough. Key skills required for this role include RF, Test Engineer, HND/HNC, Microwave, component level, fault finding, and troubleshooting. 6 month initial contract. £38.80 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35. Fully onsite in Farnborough. Applicants must hold sole British nationality and be willing to obtain SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support test on problems too complex for production tester
• Fault find to component level on both RF modules and complex CCA's
• Test Procedures - may be required to assist with the preparation of production test procedures from engineering specifications to assure that the product is being adequately tested in every parameter required
• Analyse test problems and inform the project test engineer when a design problem exists
• Assembly - Performs assembly/test of highly complex assemblies used in military communications
• Administrative - Assists on cost reduction, and records to identify problem areas in test
• Conduct Special To Type Equipment (STTE) acceptance and/or qualification and/or type test
• Assists in development, assembly, and maintenance of STTE
• Assist with the Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) activities on all ATE
• Assist others in the department when needed
• Conduct system acceptance and/or qualification and/or type test

Qualifications

• Requires strong knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline
• May have basic knowledge of software programming
• ONC/HNC and a minimum of 8 years prior experience
• Broad knowledge of component level troubleshoot on complex RF or Digital CCAs