Underwater Robotics Integration Lead

Fareham Introduction Saab Uk; Fareham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK, part of Saab Group, seeks an Integration Team Leader for its Fareham unit to direct assembly, testing and commissioning of underwater robotic systems. You will manage a skilled team, ensure adherence to customer specs, and drive continuous improvement across the configuration and delivery processes.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on testing, and fault-finding expertise, with offshore support as needed. Previous fibre optics knowledge and electronics background are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous Team Leadership experience is essential.
• Ability to lead a fast paced production area and ensure deadlines are being met.
• Strong communication skills.
• A minimum HNC/HND qualification preferably in Electronics.
• Good knowledge in the use of fibre optic termination, equipment and testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Integration Engineering working on the Assembly, Testing and Commissioning of our underwater robotics fleet.
• Ensure team are trained effectively in order to integrate all assemblies and sub-assemblies to produce complete systems as per the customer specification and in accordance with company documentation.
• Support the overall testing of products required, proving system functionality, including all auxiliaries as per customer requirements.
• Provide offsite/offshore commissioning and customer support as and when required by the company or by customer.
• Lead the team in fault find and repair equipment as situations dictate and ensure that all faults and issues are reported in the appropriate format.
• Receive change requests and provide information to improve product quality or improve efficiency to support continual improvement process.
• Interpreting designs, engineering information and electrical drawings to assemble and test working assemblies and prototypes.
• Appropriate use of all relevant IT and other systems required to perform the role.
• Using personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role.
• Complying with 6S best practice and health and safety policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times.
• To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines.
• To carry out any other duties as detailed by the Engineering Manager or his authorised representative.

Skills

Team Leadership

Production leadership

Communication skills

HNC/HND in Electronics

Fibre optic termination

Education

HNC/HND in Electronics

Job description

Saab UK, part of Saab Group, seeks an Integration Team Leader for its Fareham unit to direct assembly, testing and commissioning of underwater robotic systems. You will manage a skilled team, ensure adherence to customer specs, and drive continuous improvement across the configuration and delivery processes.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on testing, and fault-finding expertise, with offshore support as needed. Previous fibre optics knowledge and electronics background are essential.