Inspection And Test Technician

Saab Seaeye Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days

Pension 8%

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Death in service

Share matching

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Saab UK in Fareham is expanding its radar and sensor activities and seeks an Inspection & Test Technician. The role sits in the Production department within Test & Inspection, inspecting produced items, testing units and the G1X radar. Some travel to Sweden for training may be required.

The candidate will work in a team, support leadership, and ensure high-quality soldering and testing to company standards. An opportunity to grow within Saab UK’s defence and security activities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years minimum in inspection, testing and measurement.
• Capable of inspecting to IPC class 3 standard.
• Familiar with test and measurement equipment used in radar or electronic warfare environments.
• Good technical communication skills.
• UK or Swedish citizenship is required.
• Able to work in a team and also independently.

Responsibilities

• Support Test & Inspection Team Leader to achieve production goals.
• Ensure soldering and electrical loom is carried out to a high standard and test functionality of units.
• Help and train others by passing on knowledge and skills.
• Interpret electrical drawings and follow documented processes.
• Record results and maintain IT system usage.
• Maintain professional relationships across departments to meet delivery objectives.
• Act ethically and with integrity at all times.
• Perform other duties as required by supervision.

Skills

Inspection experience

Testing and measurement

IPC Class 3 inspection

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Electrical components knowledge

Team player

Citizenship UK/Swedish

Radar/electronic warfare environment

Good technical communication

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

What you will be part

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe.

Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems.

Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

The Role:

Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking a talented and highly motivated Inspection & Test Technician to support our radar and sensors activities at our Fareham office.

Much of our current work is centred on the G1X radar, which is the newest radar in Saab’s portfolio – a software defined radar with a regular capability update cycle post-delivery, as well as an established production line. As an Inspection & Test Technician you will work in the Production department as part of the Test & Inspection team. Duties will be (but not limited to) inspecting produced items and units and testing units and the G1X Radar. Whilst the role is based in Fareham there may be opportunities for trips to Sweden for training and knowledge transfer.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support Inspection & Test Team Leader by being proactive to achieve production goals
• To ensure any soldering and electrical looming is carried out to a high standard in line with company standards and procedures. Test functionality of produced units and sub-assemblies
• To help and support others with training when possible, by passing on knowledge and skills.
• To be able to understand and interpret electrical drawings.
• Follow documented processes and record results
• To carry out any other duties as detailed by the team leader or Production Supervisor. To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role.
• To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times
• To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines.

Required Skills:

• As a person you are positive, social, result oriented and a team player with a background in inspection, testing and measurement (3-5 years minimum)
• Capable of inspecting to IPC class 3 standard
• Be familiar with use of standard test and measurement equipment used in either a communications, radar or electronic warfare systems environment
• Enjoy working and developing in a team
• Like cooperating with others but are capable of working individually as well
• Good technical communication skills
• Computer literate
• Capable of good time management
• During your employment you will handle tasks and materials that are classified as military secret and therefore you must have a UK or Swedish citizenship
• Experienced in the use of multi-meters and Oscilloscopes with a knowledge of both analogue and digital systems.
• Good knowledge of electrical and electronic components and principles.

Saab UK Company Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave
• Workplace pension scheme with 8% company contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection scheme
• Death in service insurance
• Up to 5% share matching scheme
• Company enhanced Maternity/Adoption & Paternity leave.
• + Much more

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.