Job Description
MERITUS are recruiting for an Electronics Engineer to join our client on an initial 12 month contract to support upcoming defence programmes in Stevenage.
ELECTRONICS ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £35 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE (FT ONSITE) - UNDERGO SC CLEARANCE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS
We are looking for an experienced Electronics Engineer to join a specialist Calibration & Maintenance team, supporting the servicing, fault diagnosis, and repair of a wide range of electrical and electronic test equipment, including bespoke and highly specialised test systems.
The role involves fault finding to component level, supporting routine calibration activities, commissioning new and existing test equipment, and performing drift analysis to ensure ongoing accuracy and reliability. You will work within a highly experienced engineering environment, supporting complex test platforms used in the manufacture and verification of advanced defence systems. Full training will be provided to enable you to calibrate and maintain specialised test equipment across a broad spectrum of technologies, ranging from DC through to microwave systems.
Key Requirements:
* HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
* Proven experience in calibration and maintenance of electronic test equipment to component level
* Ability to interpret technical documentation (drawings, manuals, specifications) to support diagnostics and repair activities
* Strong understanding of calibration principles and associated processes
* Capable of supporting and mentoring junior engineers when required
* Comfortable managing multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
* Effective communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desirable:
* Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
* Exposure to environmental test equipment such as chambers