Junior X-ray Imaging R&D Support Technician

Rapiscan Systems, Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapiscan Systems, Inc. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior R&D Support Technician to assist in testing X-ray imaging subcomponents and assembling detector units for prototype validation. You will contribute to QA, data capture, and root-cause analyses in a lab setting.

Join a team focused on hardware testing, data analysis, and support for production, engineering, and demos while upholding the company values of integrity, innovation, accountability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• BTEC Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with tools, wiring, or mechanical assembly.
• Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and procedures.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems or basic programming (Python, MATLAB).

Responsibilities

• Assist in testing X-ray imaging subcomponents, including setup, data capture, and analysis.
• Assemble detector units for prototype testing.
• Support QA and root cause analysis of returned or prototype units.
• Contribute to engineering R&D for detector array solutions.
• Ensure safety systems are operational and exclusion zones are properly established.
• Maintain up-to-date software and firmware in the lab.
• Track and document testing results using appropriate software.
• Support production, engineering, and commissioning teams with FATs and customer demos.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.

Skills

Hands-on tools

Wiring

Mechanical assembly

Electrical systems

Learning attitude

Education

BTEC Level 3 / HNC/HND or equivalent (Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics)

Tools

Data acquisition

Python

MATLAB

Lab environment

Job description

Rapiscan Systems, Inc. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior R&D Support Technician to assist in testing X-ray imaging subcomponents and assembling detector units for prototype validation. You will contribute to QA, data capture, and root-cause analyses in a lab setting.

Join a team focused on hardware testing, data analysis, and support for production, engineering, and demos while upholding the company values of integrity, innovation, accountability, and teamwork.