Electronics Technician – Calibration
Location: Langley, UK
Business Unit: AMETEK MRO – Muirhead Avionics & AVTECH
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and technically capable Electronics Technician – Calibration to join our specialist Calibration Laboratory at AMETEK MRO. The role supports the accuracy, traceability and compliance of avionics and electronic test equipment, operating to UKAS‑accredited standards within a highly regulated aerospace environment.
You will work with precision measurement systems and traceable instrumentation to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, supporting both internal and customer‑facing calibration activities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Perform calibration of RF and electronic test equipment using approved procedures
2. Calibrate equipment including battery analysers, chargers and air data test sets
3. Complete calibration certificates, reports and supporting documentation accurately
4. Support UKAS and accreditation audits, ensuring ongoing compliance
5. Develop and maintain measurement uncertainty budgets where required
6. Diagnose equipment failures and carry out corrective actions prior to re‑calibration
7. Undertake component‑level repairs to restore full test equipment functionality
8. Maintain high standards of workmanship, organisation and laboratory discipline
Experience & Skills
9. Previous experience in an electronics or calibration role within a regulated environment
10. Sound understanding of calibration principles, metrology and RF fundamentals
11. Hands‑on experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and pulse generators
12. Strong working knowledge of BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017
13. Ability to fault‑find and repair electronic and RF equipment at component level
14. Competent interpreting circuit diagrams and technical documentation
15. Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and compliance
16. Able to work independently and collaboratively within a technical team
Qualifications
17. Technical qualification (Degree, HND or HNC preferred)
18. Recognised trade qualification or relevant military training is advantageous
Benefits
19. Equipsme medical expenses insurance
20. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
21. On‑site parking
22. Death in Service benefit (4x salary)
23. Group Personal Pension Plan
24. Perkbox access following probation
25. Employee wellbeing, engagement and professional development initiatives
About Muirhead Avionics & AVTECH
Muirhead Avionics has over 70 years of experience delivering OEM‑approved avionics MRO, modifications and test equipment support to fixed‑ and rotary‑wing operators worldwide from its Langley facility. AVTECH provides advanced avionics MRO services across Airbus and Boeing platforms, supporting a wide range of critical cockpit and navigation systems.