Integration Team Lead

Saab UK; Fareham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK in Fareham seeks a seasoned Integration Team Leader to head the assembly, testing and commissioning of underwater robotics systems. You will drive training, ensure customer-aligned assemblies, and support on/offshore commissioning to meet delivery timelines.

The role requires strong leadership, electronics knowledge (HNC/HND preferred), and fibre optic testing expertise, with collaboration across departments to achieve quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Previous Team Leadership experience essential.
• Ability to lead a fast paced production area and ensure deadlines are met.
• Strong communication skills.
• A minimum HNC/HND qualification preferably in Electronics.
• Good knowledge in fibre optic termination, equipment and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Integration Engineering team in assembly, testing and commissioning of underwater robotics.
• Ensure team are trained effectively in order to integrate all assemblies and sub-assemblies to produce complete systems as per the customer specification and in accordance with company documentation.
• Support the overall testing of products required, proving system functionality, including all auxiliaries as per customer requirements.
• Provide offsite/offshore commissioning and customer support as and when required by the company or by customer.
• Lead the team in fault find and repair equipment as situations dictate and ensure that all faults and issues are reported in the appropriate format.
• Receive change requests and provide information to improve product quality or improve efficiency to support continual improvement process.
• Interpreting designs, engineering information and electrical drawings to assemble and test working assemblies and prototypes.
• Appropriate use of all relevant IT and other systems required to perform the role.
• Using personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role.
• Complying with 6S best practice and health and safety policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times.
• To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines.
• To carry out any other duties as detailed by the Engineering Manager or his authorised representative.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Electronics knowledge

Fibre optics

Education

HNC/HND in Electronics

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.

The Role:

This role will be part of our Saab Seaeye Business Unit in Fareham. You will be responsible for leading the Integration Team in the assembly and integration of remotely operated vehicles and their supporting equipment in line with the configuration document, ensuring that all projects are completed in time and in-line with delivery schedules whilst working to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Integration Engineering working on the Assembly, Testing and Commissioning of our underwater robotics fleet.
• Ensure team are trained effectively in order to integrate all assemblies and sub-assemblies to produce complete systems as per the customer specification and in accordance with company documentation.
• Support the overall testing of products required, proving system functionality, including all auxiliaries as per customer requirements.
• Provide offsite/offshore commissioning and customer support as and when required by the company or by customer.
• Lead the team in fault find and repair equipment as situations dictate and ensure that all faults and issues are reported in the appropriate format.
• Receive change requests and provide information to improve product quality or improve efficiency to support continual improvement process.
• Interpreting designs, engineering information and electrical drawings to assemble and test working assemblies and prototypes.
• Appropriate use of all relevant IT and other systems required to perform the role.
• Using personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role.
• Complying with 6S best practice and health and safety policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times.
• To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines.
• To carry out any other duties as detailed by the Engineering Manager or his authorised representative.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous Team Leadership experience is essential.
• Ability to lead a fast paced production area and ensure deadlines are being met.
• Strong communication skills.
• A minimum HNC/HND qualification preferably in Electronics.
• Good knowledge in the use of fibre optic termination, equipment and testing.

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.