Integration Team Lead – Underwater Robotics

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

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.