Job Title: Engineering Technician – In Service Support
Location: High Wycombe
Salary: £DOE
Key Skills: Engineering, Optics, Cameras, Royal Navy, RN, Support Engineering, Systems, Troubleshooting, Electrical, Diagnostics, Installation, Maintenance, Fault Diagnosis
The Role
Are you an experienced Engineering Technician looking to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic In-Service Support team working on cutting-edge Defence technologies, including Electro-Optic and Data Distribution Systems used worldwide.
You’ll play a key role in providing engineering support to global end users, ensuring mission success 24/7. Working alongside highly skilled engineers with decades of Defence experience, you’ll contribute to maintaining, testing, and improving complex systems across the entire product lifecycle — from installation and maintenance to diagnostics, repair, and upgrades.
This is your chance to develop your technical expertise in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where innovation, professional growth, and customer success are at the heart of everything we do.
What You Will Do as an Engineering Technician:
* Support the delivery of in-service engineering and maintenance across a range of Defence systems.
* Act as lab manager, ensuring equipment and facilities remain operational and well-maintained.
* Conduct technical investigations, fault diagnosis, and rectification of emerging defects.
* Carry out installations, integrations, and upgrades of new equipment and components.
* Perform testing and inspection of systems, ensuring functionality and compliance with standards.
* Collaborate with design, software, and project engineers to develop robust solutions.
* Support field engineering teams, coordinating test equipment and spares for deployments.
* Manage system performance, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventative maintenance.
* Uphold engineering best practices and promote continuous improvement across the team.
What You Will Bring as an Engineering Technician:
You’re a hands-on, detail-oriented engineer with a strong technical foundation and a passion for problem-solving. You enjoy working in fast-paced environments, take pride in delivering high-quality work, and thrive in collaborative, customer-focused teams.
* A HNC (or higher) in Engineering or equivalent experience in a technical role.
* Background in Defence engineering or experience maintaining complex systems.
* Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with an electrical bias preferred.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Perks and Benefits:
* Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience and expertise.
* Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and retirement plans to support your well-being.
* Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
* Cutting-Edge Projects: Engage in groundbreaking engineering projects that impact the industry.
* Collaborative Environment: Work alongside industry experts in a dynamic and innovative setting.
PLEASE NOTE
Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy