Junior Electronics Engineer/ Senior Technician (Sonar)

Expleo; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering services provider seeks a Junior Electronics Engineer/Senior Technician in Barnstaple. This role focuses on delivering advanced underwater sensing systems, requiring a passion for engineering and experience in design/testing, particularly in marine technologies. Candidates with military or aerospace experience will find this opportunity particularly valuable.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

ExpleoAcademy for training and skills development

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC qualification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a multi-disciplined design/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of production control documentation.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on work in electrical/electronic design, manufacture, and testing.
• Creation of Test Documentation and maintaining quality standards.
• Support prototyping/NPI phases of design and manufacture.

Skills

Computer literate

Soldering

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Degree/HND/HNC level qualification

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with UK presence in 10 locations. We are seeking a Junior Electronics Engineer/Senior Technician to work with our client, onsite (4 days minimum onsite) at Barnstaple working to deliver next generation underwater sensing systems. The successful candidate will ideally have experience working on marine sonar or towed array products.

We are looking for an energetic and driven individual, of particular interest would be candidates with military, aerospace or experience.

This role represents a great opportunity to work within a multi-discipline team, contributing to the security of the UK and our allies. Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to perform, the following type of activities:

• Hands on work around electrical/electronic design, manufacture and testing
• Use of tools for looking at PCB Layouts
• Familiarity with/creation of Family Tree/Bill of Materials (BoM)
• Commissioning and Integration
• Creation of Test Documentation
• Determination/documentation of performance
• Support prototyping/NPI phases of design/manufacture.
• Adhere to control processes to achieve a conforming product.
• Complete documentation in accordance with quality & contractual requirements ensuring materials, tooling & product traceability.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping standards in areas of activity.
• Ensure working area is clean, tidy and free of FOD at all times.
• Adhere to Health and Safety framework.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC level qualification in a relevant discipline. A lower qualification would be acceptable for example ONC/OND should the candidate be able to demonstrate significant demonstrable experience in lieu

Essential skills

• Computer literate with Microsoft office skills (minimum MS Word, Excel & Outlook & Internet).
• Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of hand tools, both for mechanical and electrical operations.
• Soldering, crimping, looming, electromechanical assembly.
• Understands the principals and need for production control documentation and traceability.
• Has a drive and an ability for continuous improvement through process development.
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
• Methodical with excellent attention to detail.
• possess good organisation skills.
• Ability to work proactivity within a team. Problem solve when required, and liaise with other Engineering functions to resolve problems.

Experience

• Has worked in a multi-disciplined design/manufacturing environment for at least 3 years.
• Aware and compliant with Environmental, Health & Safety requirements

What do I need before I apply

• UK sole National
• SC or ability to be SC cleared.
• Ability and willingness to work minimum 4 days per week at the client site in Barnstaple

Benefits

For Staff we offer

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

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• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive