Engineering Technician

Filtronic is an award-winning technology company designing and manufacturing advanced RF, microwave and mmWave solutions for the Space, Aerospace, Defence and Telecommunications markets. We are looking for apractical and technically minded Engineering Technician to join our engineering team based at the Cambridge Science Park in the beautiful city of Cambridge.

This is a varied, hands-on role supportingRF, electronics and mechanical development, with the opportunity to develop a broad range of technical skills. Working alongside RF, electronics, software and mechanical engineers, you will help turn designs into working prototypes and reliable test setups fortelecommunications, space and defence applications.

The role is predominantly laboratory and workshop based and will provide practical engineering support across the development, assembly and testing of high-performance products.

You will support a range of engineering activities, including:

• Setting up and carrying outRF and electronic measurements.
• Operating test and measurement equipment includingnetwork analysers, signal generators, power meters and oscilloscopes.
• Connecting laboratory instruments to PCs usingEthernet, USB, GPIB and serial interfaces.
• Running and making simple changes toPython scripts used for automated testing and data collection.
• Supportingsoldering, PCB rework, prototype fault-finding and component replacement.
• Manufacturing cables,RF cable assemblies and electrical wiring harnesses.
• Assembling mechanical parts, enclosures and complete prototype units.
• Producing simple components, fixtures and test jigs using3D printing and CNC equipment.
• Maintaining laboratory tools, equipment and components.
• Recording test results accurately and maintaining appropriate engineering records.
• Working with engineers to resolve practical engineering problems and support the progression of designs fromprototype through to production.