PCB Technician FTC

Malloy Aeronautics; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate Fridays off

5% employer pension contribution

Annual incentive bonus scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Malloy Aeronautics is seeking a detail-focused PCB Manufacturing Technician in Berkshire, UK. You will work from engineering drawings to produce high-quality PCBs for our unmanned aircraft systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with build instructions.

You will solder, assemble, test and inspect boards, while supporting continuous improvement and working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Security clearance is required and residence in the UK is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on PCB manufacture experience.
• Able to read and interpret electromechanical drawings and build sequence instructions.
• Skilled in soldering and PCB assembly processes.
• Capable of spotting and correcting pick-and-place errors.
• Attention to detail with quality inspection of boards.
• Able to manage stock levels and reorder triggers.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble and test printed circuit boards for unmanned vehicles.
• Use diverse electrical and mechanical engineering skills in production.
• Report failures quickly and safely and support troubleshooting.
• Train and assist colleagues as needed.
• Maintain accuracy of BOM and route cards against stock.
• Visually inspect bare and finished boards and support AOI verification.

Skills

PCB manufacture

Soldering

Electromechanical drawings

Pick and place

Quality inspection

Stock management

Job description

Join the Team Building the Future of Flight

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, take on exciting challenges, and be part of a team that's shaping the future of uncrewed aviation?

At Malloy Aeronautics, you'll play a key role in helping us develop innovative technology that's changing the way the world moves.

Who are we?

We're on a mission to revolutionise uncrewed flight. At Malloy Aeronautics, we develop advanced heavy-lift UAVs for both defence and commercial applications.

What sets us apart is our in-house approach. From design and engineering to manufacturing and testing, the majority of our work happens under one roof in Berkshire, allowing us to innovate quickly, maintain exceptional quality, and bring ideas to life faster.

For our teams, that means hands-on involvement, real ownership, and the opportunity to help shape the future of UAS technology.

What are we looking for?

We're seeking a skilled and detail-focused PCB Manufacturing Technician with experience in PCB assembly and electronic manufacturing. You'll be confident working from engineering drawings and build instructions, take pride in producing high-quality work, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. A proactive approach, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement will help you succeed in this role.

Ability to hold Security Clearance - 5 years residence in the UK

What you’ll be doing (but not limited to):

• Manufacture, assemble and test printed circuit boards for installation in our unmanned vehicles.
• Utilise a wide range of electrical and mechanical engineering skills throughout the manufacture.
• Report and respond to any failures quickly and safely.
• Training and assisting other staff as required
• Proven dexterity, speed and attention to detail whilst building complex systems.
• Confirmation of bill of material and route card against existing stock levels.
• Visual inspection of bare boards, application of solder pastes through stencil plate.
• Set up and build of PCB assembly through pick and place machinery, and manual component placement.
• Heat drying of PCB using established oven curing parameters.
• Visual inspection of completed PCB, and verification through Automatic Inspection facility and the 'golden board'.

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• Previous experience of PCB manufacture.
• Ability to solder and understand electromechanical drawings and build sequence instructions.
• Ability to observe and physically correct any 'pick and place' errors regarding omissions and / or orientation
• Ability to understand build sequence instructions.
• Stock validation and identify minimum stock levels for re-order triggers.
• Manual dexterity, attention to detail
• Must be adaptable, flexible and open to change in a fast-paced business.

Desired Skills and Experiences

• Able to demonstrate hands on experience in previous roles as an electromechanical technician, in an engineering discipline.
• Previous experience of working with electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards.
• Familiarity with wet solder and pick and place technologies.
• Able to multitask and work in a detail conscious, high pressure and task-oriented environment.
• Consider process or product improvement in the course of daily duties.
• Competent in use of Microsoft applications.
• Health and Safety awareness.

Benefits you may be eligible for:

• Alternate Fridays off with our 9-day fortnight
• BAE Systems Share Incentive Plan
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Annual collective incentive bonus scheme
• Enhanced family leave with 6 months' full-pay maternity leave and 4 weeks' full-pay paternity leave
• 20 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus a 3-day Christmas shutdown
• Company sick pay
• Healthcare Cash Plan with Virtual GP access, dental and optical support, plus free cover for dependent children up to age 24
• Mental health and wellbeing support available 24/7
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Proud supporter of the Armed Forces through our Bronze Armed Forces Covenant commitment.

Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at Malloy Aeronautics are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security