Underwater Robotics Integration Lead

Fareham Introduction Saab Uk; Sutton Scotney; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK in Fareham seeks an Integration Team Leader to head the Assembly, Testing and Commissioning of underwater robotics. You will manage a skilled team, ensure timely delivery, and maintain high quality while supporting offshore commissioning and customer services.

Applicants should have proven team leadership in a fast-paced production area, strong communication abilities, and an electronics qualification (HNC/HND). Knowledge of fibre optics and testing is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must have previous team leadership experience leading a fast paced production area.
• Strong communication skills essential for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Minimum HNC/HND qualification, preferably in Electronics.
• Good knowledge of fibre optic termination, testing and associated equipment.
• Ability to interpret designs and work to customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Integration Engineering in assembly, testing and commissioning of underwater robotics.
• Ensure training of the team to integrate assemblies and sub-assemblies per specs.
• Support product testing and prove system functionality per requirements.
• Provide offsite/offshore commissioning and customer support as needed.
• Lead fault finding and report issues in the proper format for resolution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement via change requests and data analysis.
• Interpret designs and electrical drawings to assemble working prototypes.
• Utilise IT systems and maintain safe, 6S compliant work practices.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet delivery objectives.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication skills

Production management

Assertive decision making

Education

HNC/HND in Electronics

Tools

Fibre optic termination

Testing equipment

Job description

Saab UK in Fareham seeks an Integration Team Leader to head the Assembly, Testing and Commissioning of underwater robotics. You will manage a skilled team, ensure timely delivery, and maintain high quality while supporting offshore commissioning and customer services.

Applicants should have proven team leadership in a fast-paced production area, strong communication abilities, and an electronics qualification (HNC/HND). Knowledge of fibre optics and testing is advantageous.