Power Electronics Laboratory Technician

MBDA S.A.S.; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK is seeking a Power Electronics Laboratory Technician to support design tasks. You will be responsible for testing, assembly, and providing support to the design team in a hybrid working environment. Candidates must have experience with analogue/digital circuits, and soldering skills are essential. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including bonuses and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Pension contribution of up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of analogue and digital circuits and components.
• Able to work safely in a development lab environment.
• Ability to perform automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to Power Electronics Designers.
• Conduct testing and generate test reports.
• Assist with component level assembly and rework.

Skills

Analogue and digital circuits

Soldering and rework at SMT component level

Automated testing (LabView, VEE)

Fault finding

Self-starter

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy Power Electronics Design Team supporting the design of some of the most cutting edge and exciting projects in the Defence industry. Our team is looking for a Power Electronics Laboratory Technician to provide day-to-day support to the Power Electronics Designers across a variety of tasks, including testing (including generation of subsequent test reports), component level assembly and rework, mainly on development or prototype boards.

You'll need demonstrable experience of analogue and digital circuits and components covering a wide frequency range up to high GHz, as well as proven practical ability for fault finding, rework, soldering and use of general laboratory equipment. Most importantly you will be a good team player and willing to play your part in a high performing and welcoming team. Training and guidance will be provided for the right candidate.

What we\'re looking for from you

• Familiar with analogue and digital circuits and components across a wide range of frequencies and power levels.
• Familiar with working safely and effectively in a development lab environment.
• Soldering and rework at SMT component level, ideally qualified to IPC 610 but training can be provided, fault finding and CCA component level assembly
• Soldering/Crimping assembly and rework of prototype cable harnesses - IPC 620 qualified is a nice to have, but not essential, training can be provided
• Ability to perform automated testing - LabView, VEE
• Self-starter - well organised, motivated and shows initiative.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, for example: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more. We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. Together. For the future of defence. We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years. Whether it\'s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

Salary: Circa £35,000 depending on experience. Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Security Checks (SC), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave - enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...