Senior Electronics Lab Technician – Defence Systems

Energy Jobline CVL; Bedford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Workplace pension scheme with 8%公司贡献

Private medical insurance

Group income protection scheme

Death in service insurance

Up to 5% share matching scheme

Company enhanced Maternity/Adoption &P

Job summary

Saab UK is seeking a Senior Technician to provide hands-on expertise in the manufacture, testing, integration and repair of electronic assemblies, PCBAs and wiring harnesses. You will ensure high quality, accuracy of work, and compliance with industry standards while supporting the electronics laboratory operations.

Working with engineering teams, you will contribute to continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, lab practices and delivery of electronic and flight system hardware at our

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.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and support the coordination of laboratory activities.

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

IPC standards

Diagnostics

ESD controls

Laboratory supervision

Documentation

Quality focus

Job description

Saab UK is seeking a Senior Technician to provide hands-on expertise in the manufacture, testing, integration and repair of electronic assemblies, PCBAs and wiring harnesses. You will ensure high quality, accuracy of work, and compliance with industry standards while supporting the electronics laboratory operations.

Working with engineering teams, you will contribute to continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, lab practices and delivery of electronic and flight system hardware at our