Uncrewed Systems Technician – Assembly & Maintenance

Saab; Oakley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK in Bedfordshire is seeking a Technician to build, modify and repair uncrewed systems at base, ensuring hardware is prepped to exacting standards and ready for rapid prototyping and ongoing maintenance. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, diagnostics and field support, with a strong emphasis on quality, safety and compliance with aerospace and regulatory requirements.

You will interpret engineering drawings and wiring diagrams and collaborate with engineering teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or electrical assembly, ideally in aerospace/robotics/automotive.
• Strong ability to diagnose hardware faults and troubleshoot complex systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance and assembly of uncrewed systems.
• Routine care to ensure readiness and longevity.
• Diagnostics and fault-finding on malfunctioning hardware.
• Repairs, upgrades, and modifications per engineering schematics.
• Field support at testing sites (excluding direct system operation).

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Diagnostics

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Saab UK in Bedfordshire is seeking a Technician to build, modify and repair uncrewed systems at base, ensuring hardware is prepped to exacting standards and ready for rapid prototyping and ongoing maintenance. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, diagnostics and field support, with a strong emphasis on quality, safety and compliance with aerospace and regulatory requirements.

You will interpret engineering drawings and wiring diagrams and collaborate with engineering teams to deliver