Electronics Engineer - Calibration and Maintenance
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Our client, a partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer to join their Calibration & Maintenance Team. The role involves servicing electrical and electronic test equipment, including Special to Type Test Equipment (STTE). Responsibilities include fault finding and repair of test equipment, supporting routine calibrations, commissioning of test equipment, and conducting drift analysis.
The ideal candidate will work within a skilled team of Calibration & Maintenance Engineers, supporting complex test platforms used in the manufacture and testing of advanced missile systems. You will receive training to calibrate and support specialised factory test equipment, utilising a range of technologies from DC to microwave.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist operators and technicians working in the C&M department.
* Maintain and repair test and measuring equipment at the component level.
* Generate clear and comprehensive maintenance records for traceability purposes.
* Test the safety systems of test and measuring equipment following documented procedures.
* Commission and accept test facilities, ensuring the equipment and facilities are configured correctly and that there is proper control over the configuration.
* Provide technical support to facilitate the efficient servicing of STTE and enable production testing of hardware and repair phases of the contract, assessing related equipment issues and directing support services to resolve equipment failures.
What Do You Need?
* Minimum qualification: HNC/HND in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (highly essential).
* Experience and knowledge in test equipment maintenance of test systems down to the component level.
* Able to provide technical advice, fault finding, and repairs using instructions, handbooks, drawings, and specifications down to component level.
* Confidently manage multiple issues, tasks, and priorities concurrently and possess analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* Desirable skills include experience and knowledge in the use of RF test equipment.
* Emphasise skills related to different testing systems, such as DIO, AIO, RF, temperature, and communication systems.
* Excellent communication skills, including tailoring communication to specific audiences.
Application Process
Upon submission of your application, if it meets our selection criteria, you will be contacted by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call.
Security Clearance
British Citizen or a dual UK national with British citizenship.
All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our client’s security team.
More About the Role
The client has been in partnership with the UK military for over 70 years, providing essential defence capabilities across land, sea and air.
Job site: Bolton facility, a leading manufacturing site in the North West with onsite amenities such as showers, bike racks, canteen and training opportunities.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology – Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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