Lead Electronics Lab Engineer – Flight Systems

Saab AB; Ideford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension with company contribution

Group income protection

Job summary

Saab UK is seeking a Senior Technician to provide hands-on technical expertise in the manufacture, testing, integration and repair of electronic assemblies, PCBA s and wiring harnesses within a dedicated electronics laboratory. You will ensure quality, safety and regulatory compliance while supporting continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

You will supervise laboratory activities, coordinate ESD controls, and train technicians, contributing to successful delivery of flight system

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electronic assembly, PCB testing, integration and fault-finding within a manufacturing, aerospace, defence or high-technology environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of IPC standards and best practices for electronic assembly and inspection.
• Experience in wiring harness manufacture, PCB assembly and electronic system integration.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, manufacturing documentation and test procedures.
• Experience of diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques for complex electronic systems.
• Familiarity with ESD control requirements and laboratory management practices.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across engineering and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-quality electronic wiring assemblies in accordance with IPC and other relevant industry standards.
• Inspect, power-up, test and integrate PCBAs and electronic systems in accordance with approved test procedures and documentation.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and rectify faults within electronic assemblies and flight system hardware.
• Repair, modify and adapt flight system hardware in line with company procedures, engineering requirements and quality standards.
• Raise, track and oversee Engineering Change Notes (ECNs) assigned to the laboratory, ensuring changes are implemented accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure drawings, work instructions and manufacturing documentation are clear, accurate and suitable for production release.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and repeatability within the manufacture, integration and commissioning of electronic systems.
• Support the Head of Vehicle Integration with the planning and allocation of day-to-day laboratory activities and priorities.
• Inspect, assess and rectify non-conforming assemblies in line with failure reporting, corrective action and quality management processes.
• Maintain laboratory facilities, equipment and tooling to ensure a safe, organised and efficient working environment.
• Coordinate Electronic Static Discharge (ESD) management processes, including monitoring, testing and compliance activities.
• Manage laboratory consumables, stock components and tooling levels to support ongoing development and production activities.
• Provide guidance, instruction and training to technicians and laboratory users on assembly techniques, laboratory procedures and ESD controls.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing capability, product quality and laboratory effectiveness.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of laboratory staff, including task allocation and holiday approvals, while formal people-management matters remain with the Department Head.

Skills

Electronic assembly

PCB testing

Wiring harness manufacture

Fault finding

ESD control

ECN management

Test equipment operation

Laboratory supervision

Tools

IPC standards knowledge

Job description

Saab UK is seeking a Senior Technician to provide hands-on technical expertise in the manufacture, testing, integration and repair of electronic assemblies, PCBA s and wiring harnesses within a dedicated electronics laboratory. You will ensure quality, safety and regulatory compliance while supporting continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

You will supervise laboratory activities, coordinate ESD controls, and train technicians, contributing to successful delivery of flight system