Senior Electronics Technician

NewSpace Technical; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company based in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Electronics Technician to take a lead role in assembling and testing advanced electronic systems for space missions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electronics with 5-10 years of hands-on experience. This role offers the opportunity to transition into the space industry with training provided. Competitive salary and on-site work environment are part of the package. Apply today to take your skills off-planet!

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years hands-on electronics assembly, test, and fault-finding experience.
• Strong soldering skills for SMT & through-hole.
• Experience with embedded electronics and production test environments.

Responsibilities

• Hand-soldering and assembling high-reliability PCBAs.
• Building complex wiring harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Integrating and testing electronic systems end-to-end.
• Maintaining production and test documentation.

Skills

Hand-soldering”,

Integration and testing of electronic systems

Troubleshooting at component and system level

Education

HNC / HND in Electronics or similar

Job description

Senior Electronics Technician – Space Hardware

Glasgow, UK | Full-time | On-site

Salary : Competitive

Ever wanted to work on real space missions but thought you needed space-sector experience to get in? You don’t.

We’re working with a fast-growing, international space technology company building high-performance electronic systems for satellites used around the world. We’re looking for a Senior Electronics Technician to take a hands‑on lead role assembling, integrating, and testing advanced electronics that will fly in space.

If you’re an experienced electronics technician who's worked on advanced electronic systems, this is a great opportunity if you'd like to transition into the space industry.

🔧 What you’ll be doing

• Hand-soldering and assembling high-reliability PCBAs (fine-pitch SMT, microscope work)
• Building complex wiring harnesses and electro‑mechanical assemblies
• Integrating and testing electronic systems end-to-end
• Troubleshooting at component and system level
• Working closely with engineers on cutting‑edge space hardware
• Maintaining production and test documentation to high quality standards
• Supporting lab equipment, inventory, and continuous improvement

🧠 What we’re looking for

• HNC / HND (or equivalent) in Electronics or similar
• 5–10+ years hands‑on electronics assembly, test, and fault‑finding experience
• Strong soldering skills (SMT & through‑hole)
• Experience with embedded electronics and production test environments
• Comfortable working to detailed drawings, procedures, and quality standards
• Space experience not required – training provided

⭐ Bonus (not essential)

• IPC Class 3
• Cleanroom or high‑reliability manufacturing experience

🌍 Why join?

• Work on flight hardware that goes into orbit
• Learn space‑grade electronics from industry experts
• Be part of a passionate, highly skilled engineering team
• Make the leap into the space sector without starting over

🚀 If you’ve mastered electronics on Earth and want to take it off‑planet, we want to hear from you.

Get in touch and apply today!

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