Engineering Technician

Filtronic Plc; Saffron Walden; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Insurance

Income Protection

SAYE scheme

EV scheme

Cycle to Work

Volunteering day

Learning and development

Hybrid work

Job summary

Filtronic Plc in the UK is seeking an Engineering Technician to contribute to the development of high-performance RF and electronic products for telecommunications, space and defence applications. You will work across RF, electronics and mechanical development, turning designs into working prototypes and reliable test setups.

The role offers hands-on experience in practical engineering, with opportunities to develop skills in measurement, prototype assembly, testing and fault-finding, from

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics, RF, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience using electronic test equipment.
• Basic scripting or test automation using Python or MATLAB.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and carrying out RF and

Skills

Electronics

RF testing

Soldering

Schematic reading

3D printing

Python/MATLAB basics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

CAD tools

PC-based test software

Job description

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.

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

Benefits

• 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

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.

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

Responsibilities

• Setting up and carrying out RF and