Electronics Test Technician

Our client, a Defence supplier is looking for Electronics Test Technicians to join them on a contract basis at their site in Farnborough.

• Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and be willing to obtain SC Clearance.
• 6 month initial contract.
• 38.80 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.
• Fully onsite in Farnborough.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support test on problems too complex for production tester
• Fault find to component level on both RF modules and complex CCA's.
• Test Procedures - may be required to assist with the preparation of production test procedures from engineering specifications to assure that the product is being adequately tested in every parameter required.
• Analyse test problems and inform the project test engineer when a design problem exists.
• Assembly -- Performs assembly/test of highly complex assemblies used in military communications.
• Administrative -- Assists on cost reduction, and records to identify problem areas in test.
• Conduct Special To Type Equipment (STTE) acceptance and/or qualification and/or type test.
• Assists in development, assembly, and maintenance of STTE.

• Assist with the Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) activities on all ATE

• Assist others in the department when needed
• Administrative - Assists on cost reduction and records to identify problem areas in test.
• Conduct system acceptance and/or qualification and/or type test.

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Requires strong knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline
• May have basic knowledge of software programming
• ONC/HNC and a minimum of 8 years prior experience
• Broad knowledge of component level troubleshoot on complex RF or Digital CCAs