Engineering Technician

Filtronic; Cambourne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary benchmarked at the top end of  

Hybrid working available

Job summary

Filtronic, based at the Cambridge Science Park, Cambridge, seeks a practical and technically minded Engineering Technician to join the engineering team. You will work across RF, electronics and mechanical development, turning designs into working prototypes and test setups for telecommunications, space and defence applications.

The role is laboratory and workshop based, supporting development, assembly and testing of high‑performance products, with responsibilities ranging from RF measurements

Qualifications

• Practical engineering experience in electronics, RF, manufacturing or similar environment.
• Experience using electronic test equipment and lab instrumentation.
• Soldering and/or PCB rework experience is desirable.
• Basic scripting or test-automation skills in Python or MATLAB.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with cables or wiring harness assembly; CAD / 3D printing skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform RF and electronic measurements in the lab.
• Operate test equipment including network analysers, signal generators, power meters and oscilloscopes.
• Connect instruments to PCs via Ethernet, USB, GPIB and serial interfaces.
• Run simple Python scripts for automated testing and data collection.
• Support soldering, PCB rework, fault-finding and component replacement.
• Manufacture RF cable assemblies and wiring harnesses; assemble prototype units.
• Produce fixtures and test jigs using 3D printing and CNC equipment.
• Maintain lab tools and records; document test results accurately.
• Collaborate with engineers to progress designs from prototype to production.

Skills

Electronics & RF

Test equipment

Soldering / PCB rework

Python / MATLAB basics

Schematics & wiring diagrams

3D printing / CAD

Attention to detail

Cross-disciplinary engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Network analysers

Signal generators

Power meters

GPIB / USB interfaces

Python

MATLAB

PCB rework tools

3D printing / CNC

CAD

Job description

Filtronic is an award-winning technology company designing and manufacturing advanced RF, microwave and mmWave solutions for the Space, Aerospace, Defence and Telecommunications markets. We are looking for a practical and technically minded Engineering Technician to join our engineering team based at the Cambridge Science Park in the beautiful city of Cambridge.

This is a varied, hands-on role supporting RF, electronics and mechanical development, with the opportunity to develop a broad range of technical skills. Working alongside RF, electronics, software and mechanical engineers, you will help turn designs into working prototypes and reliable test setups for telecommunications, space and defence applications.

The role is predominantly laboratory and workshop based and will provide practical engineering support across the development, assembly and testing of high-performance products.

You will support a range of engineering activities, including:

• Setting up and carrying out RF and electronic measurements.
• Operating test and measurement equipment including network analysers, signal generators, power meters and oscilloscopes.
• Connecting laboratory instruments to PCs using Ethernet, USB, GPIB and serial interfaces.
• Running and making simple changes to Python scripts used for automated testing and data collection.
• Supporting soldering, PCB rework, prototype fault-finding and component replacement.
• Manufacturing cables, RF cable assemblies and electrical wiring harnesses.
• Assembling mechanical parts, enclosures and complete prototype units.
• Producing simple components, fixtures and test jigs using 3D printing and CNC equipment.
• Maintaining laboratory tools, equipment and components.
• Recording test results accurately and maintaining appropriate engineering records.
• Working with engineers to resolve practical engineering problems and support the progression of designs from prototype through to production.

Requirements

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with practical engineering experience and an interest in working across different technical disciplines. You will ideally have:

• Practical experience in electronics, RF, manufacturing or a similar engineering environment.
• Experience using electronic test equipment.
• Experience with soldering and/or PCB rework.
• Basic scripting or test-automation experience, preferably using Python or MATLAB.
• The ability to read basic schematics, wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with cable or wiring-harness assembly would be beneficial.
• Experience with 3D printing, CNC machining or CAD would be beneficial.
• A careful and methodical approach, with good attention to detail.
• The ability and willingness to develop skills across different areas of engineering.

Why join Filtronic?

At Filtronic, you will work alongside engineers from a range of disciplines and contribute to the development of high-performance RF and electronic products for telecommunications, space and defence applications.

This role provides the opportunity to develop practical experience across RF measurement, electronics, prototype assembly, testing, fault-finding and engineering development, while contributing to products from initial prototype through to production.

If you have practical engineering skills and want to develop your experience in a multidisciplinary engineering environment, we would like to hear from you.

Benefits

• Salary benchmarked at the top end of the market range to attract the strongest candidates.
• 37.5 hour working week
• 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Contributory pension scheme with up to 8% company contribution
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Save As You Earn (SAYE) share scheme
• Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Volunteering day
• Learning and development opportunities
• Hybrid working available

We are always happy to answer any questions you may have about the role, what we do, our culture or what it is like to work at Filtronic.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Filtronic, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We'll be happy to support you throughout your application journey.