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PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work suitable candidates will be security clearable or eligible for this level of clearance

Role Overview:

Based at BAE Systems facility in Broad Oak, Portsmouth (postcode is PO3 5PQ) the role involves the manufacture, repair or modification of complex Radar, Avionics and Underwater military product

Candidates must have an in-date IPC-620 certificate. Any candidates WITHOUT IN DATE IPC-620 CERTIFICATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Core Duties:

Electronic wiring
Working with Prototype products
Working and repairing new builds
Assemble/process product in accordance with defined work instructions/detailed technical drawings
Soldering
Repair/modify current and legacy products
Be able to work to limited data utilising experience
Use business systems to record product history/compliance
Support and assist in the training of personnel
Using engineering drawings & parts lists
Work unsupervised
Skills/Experience:

in-date IPC-620 certificate ESSENTIAL
Be formally qualified in appropriate Workmanship Standard e.g. ANSI J, IPC or similar – IPS is preferred
Be able to perform complex assembly/disassembly or modification tasks on electronic or mechanical components, subassemblies and systems – encompassing new build, repairs products or prototype products
Previous wiring, fitting, PCB assembly or Microelectronics processing experience
Skills to exceed industry standards such as IPC and ANSIJ
Needs to understand in detail and at all times comply with external LRQA standards such as AS9100 and ISO9001
Requires flexibility to move between product range/contract
Able to work with no supervision or Engineering support
Provide technical support to Engineers working in design/development environment

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