Test Technician

JMB98 - Test Technician 

Location: North London

Salary: Dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Test Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ex-military engineer or service leaver looking to transfer their technical skills into a specialist civilian engineering environment, with the opportunity to develop a long-term career within the marine radar and navigation industry.

The successful candidate will be responsible for testing, fault-finding, rework and assembly of complex electromechanical equipment used within a specialist marine radar navigation product range.

Our client is particularly interested in individuals from Royal Navy Weapon Engineering, Radar, Communications, RAF Avionics, REME Electronics or similar technical backgrounds, where experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex equipment can be highly transferable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out comprehensive testing, including RF testing, of electromechanical equipment.
• Undertake fault-finding, troubleshooting, rework and assembly.
• Work from engineering drawings, schematics and technical procedures.
• Complete soldering, wiring, crimping and detailed printed circuit board rework.
• Inspect work to ensure accuracy and quality standards are maintained.
• Identify faults and implement effective solutions.
• Assist with test documentation and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Raise defect reports and maintain accurate records.
• Work as part of a team, contributing to continuous improvement.
• Maintain a safe, organised and compliant working environment.

Skills and Qualifications:

• At least 2 years' experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience with electronic or electromechanical equipment.
• RF testing and fault-finding experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with soldering, wiring and electronic rework.
• Strong practical engineering and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Radar or communications equipment experience would be beneficial.

Career Development:
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ex-military engineer to transfer their existing technical knowledge into a specialist civilian industry, developing further experience in RF testing, electronics and marine radar technology.

Why Apply?
A fantastic opportunity to utilise your military engineering experience, develop specialist technical skills and establish a long-term civilian engineering career.