Electronics and Mechanical Engineering Technician

Role:               Electronics and Mechanical Engineering Technician

Contract:        Permanent

Salary:            Competitive Excellent Benefits Package

Location:        Cambridge England United Kingdom

Description

Breakthrough technology is vital for strengthening the UKs Defence and Homeland Security. As Technician at Awerian you will be at the forefront of this innovation race to defend and protect the UK. 

Your work will have a realworld impact. You will get to explore pioneering concepts by collaborating with dynamic highly motivated multidisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers. Youll see ideas become a reality as you create impactful solutions through Awerians rapid approach to design and implementation. Its a fantastically challenging varied and agile role.

The Role

The Technician role at Awerian comes with autonomy and responsibility that can be tailored to match your own ambitions and experience. Its a role that will see you involved from initial concept demonstrators and proofofprinciple test rigs through building commissioning testing and helping to optimise test systems and product prototypes. 

You will take responsibility for working with project teams to design and manufacture experimental equipment assemble project hardware and help with a range of fixing debugging and problemsolving challenges across the company.

You will be fully embedded in project teams where your practical problemsolving skills will have direct impact on the success of our exciting and diverse projects. Youll work closely within teams of scientists and engineers and have the opportunity to directly liaise with our suppliers and clients.

Awerian values breadth of experience as well as depth. You will have the opportunity both to extend and enhance your existing skills and to develop and train new capabilities.

Existing experience of working with electronic systems is essential. Additional experience of informal mechanical design and manufacture would be an advantage as would experience in the use of commercial CAD software packages.

Depending on experience you will also have the opportunity to take on responsibility for running Awerians project laboratory and workshop facilities and the chance to grow a supporting team around you as Awerian continues to expand.

The responsibilities of this role will include:

           Building devices machinery or test systems working closely with Mechanical and Electronic Engineers

           Debugging mechanical and electrical operation in conjunction with subject matter experts

           Electrical wiring to schematics

           Modification/rework of PCBs using benchtop soldering facilities

           Mechanical build using handtools and possibly machine tools according to experience.

           Carrying out informal testing to own initiative

           Contributing to generation of design/build documentation

           Actively generating design or manufacturing process improvements 

           Design and fabrication of assembly and test jigs as required

           Establish and maintain organised and tidy build areas

Requirements

We are looking for someone with handson experience with products or instruments in an R&D setting involved in building commissioning testing and iterative debugging. Further requirements include:

           Appropriate formal qualifications (e.g. diploma) however where appropriate relevant vocational experience will also be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

           Working knowledge of MS Office applications

           Confident user of hand tools and soldering equipment

           Confident user of basic electronics test equipment such as multimeters power supplies and component testers

           Experience/qualifications in electronics acceptance and rework an advantage (e.g. IPCA600/IPC7711/21

           Experience in the use of mills and lathes an advantage

           Experience in additive manufacture an advantage

You will be a great fit with this role if you can show: 

           Adaptability and flexibility to changing project priorities

           Ability to work proactively and independently but with the judgement to seek help and collaboration where needed

           Determination to follow through on challenging tasks and adapt to requirements that are not necessarily well defined or have a clear route to a solution

           Ability to manage own workload communicating realistic timescales to others to help in overall project planning

           And lastly a genuine interest and enthusiasm in our mission to invent groundbreaking technologies which keep the UK safe.

Why Awerian

Awerian are a defence and security technology consultancy comprised of 40 scientists and engineers. You will work at our smart and wellequipped offices and laboratories based just outside of Cambridge. Immediately you will be encouraged to share and implement your ideas theres no newbie status and youll benefit from our culture of freedom.

TTP Group is an employeeowned trust. With little hierarchy there are no corporate hoops to jump through. This along with our flat structure encourages mutual support teamwork and innovation. It also creates unique opportunities to develop new technical skills to keep your professional development on track. 

Awerian are continuing their rapid growth plan making this a great time to join our multidisciplinary team.  You will be part of building on our successful track record and develop your career at the cutting edge of technology. You will be supported by our team of experts. Were a business of individuals however our curiosity brings us together and it drives what we do.

Our Benefits:

We are part of TTP Group an employeeowned trust with attractive employee benefits including:

           Employer pension contribution of 10 of salary 3 personal contribution

           Lunch provided for all employees

           Private medical insurance for you and your family and Life insurance

           25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

           Enhanced family friendly leave

           Electric Vehicle leasing & Cycle to Work scheme

           Access to TTP Group social and sport clubs and an onsite gym

           Discounts and memberships to local sports facilities and the theatre

So if youre ready to create the extraordinary at the forefront of UK defence and security; apply today.

Please note:

You will need to be eligible for UK security clearance

This role is not eligible for UKVI visa sponsorship scheme

We will review CVs on an ongoing basis and will arrange interviews promptly upon receiving suitable applications.  All applicants will receive a response.

Our business revolves around collaborating with one another to tackle genuinely hard problems. Equality and diversity in the workplace are some of the most challenging problems facing society.

We continuously strive to do better and we fundamentally believe in the power and importance of diversity both for our community and for the overall success of our business.  We therefore encourage applications from all individuals. Whatever your background whatever your identity: we would love to hear from you.

Additional Information :

The Company and Benefits:

Awerian are a defence and security technology consultancy comprised of 45 scientists and engineers. We are part of TTP Group an employeeowned trust with attractive employee benefits including:

• Employer pension contribution of 10 of salary 3 personal contribution
• Private medical insurance for you and your family and Life insurance
• 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced family friendly leave
• Electric Vehicle leasing & Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to TTP Group social and sport clubs and an onsite gym
• Discounts and memberships to local sports facilities and the theatre

You will need to be eligible for UK security clearance.

Please note this role is not eligible for UKVI sponsorship visa scheme

We review CVs on an ongoing basis and will arrange interviews promptly upon receiving suitable applications.

Our business revolves around collaborating with one another to tackle genuinely hard problems. Equality and diversity in the workplace are some of the most challenging problems facing society.  We continuously strive to do better and we fundamentally believe in the power and importance of diversity both for our community and for the overall success of our business. 

We therefore encourage applications from all individuals. Whatever your background whatever your identity: we would love to hear from you.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime