Senior Electronics Technician
3 days ago
Glasgow
Senior Electronics Technician – Space Hardware Glasgow, UK | Full-time | On-site Salary: Competitive Ever wanted to work on real space missions but thought you needed space-sector experience to get in? You don’t. We’re working with a fast-growing, international space technology company building high-performance electronic systems for satellites used around the world. We’re looking for a Senior Electronics Technician to take a hands-on lead role assembling, integrating, and testing advanced electronics that will fly in space. If you’re an experienced electronics technician who's worked on advanced electronic systems, this is a great opportunity if you'd like to transition into the space industry. 🔧 What you’ll be doing • Hand-soldering and assembling high-reliability PCBAs (fine-pitch SMT, microscope work), • Building complex wiring harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies, • Integrating and testing electronic systems end-to-end, • Troubleshooting at component and system level, • Working closely with engineers on cutting-edge space hardware, • Maintaining production and test documentation to high quality standards, • Supporting lab equipment, inventory, and continuous improvement 🧠 What we’re looking for • HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electronics or similar, • 5–10+ years hands-on electronics assembly, test, and fault-finding experience, • Strong soldering skills (SMT & through-hole), • Experience with embedded electronics and production test environments, • Comfortable working to detailed drawings, procedures, and quality standards, • Space experience not required – training provided ⭐ Bonus (not essential) • IPC Class 3, • Cleanroom or high-reliability manufacturing experience 🌍 Why join? • Work on flight hardware that goes into orbit, • Learn space-grade electronics from industry experts, • Be part of a passionate, highly skilled engineering team, • Make the leap into the space sector without starting over 🚀 If you’ve mastered electronics on Earth and want to take it off-planet, we want to hear from you. Get in touch and apply today! 📧