Farnborough, England, United Kingdom£38,475 – £42,750
Package: £38,475 - £42,750 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits
Role ID: SF19298
Start Your Career with QinetiQ
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining
tomorrow, we’re creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to
world‑leading innovation, our mission is to empower and protect lives.
We’re looking for an Electronic Technician to join our Farnborough team. Whether
you’re an experienced technician or just starting out after completing an
electrical/electronics apprenticeship or qualification, this is a fantastic
opportunity to build your career working with advanced technology alongside some
of the brightest minds in the industry.
We will train, develop and support you, if you have the right foundation in
electrical or electronic engineering, we can teach you the rest.
The Role
As an Electronic Technician, you’ll play a key role in helping us ensure
customer systems meet Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and TEMPEST
requirements, supporting the safety, security and performance of critical
defence and national security systems.
In this hands-on role, you’ll be involved in the planning, setup and execution
of EMC/TEMPEST tests, working directly with customer equipment and contributing
to high‑quality technical documentation under UKAS accreditation.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Supporting the development of EMC test plans under guidance
• Setting up customer equipment for EMC and TEMPEST testing
• Conducting EMC/TEMPEST measurements using specialist RF equipment
• Analysing test data and contributing to detailed technical test reports
• Working closely with senior engineers and customers to ensure smooth test
delivery
We’re Interested In People Who Have:
• A strong interest in RF engineering, EMC or electronics testing
• Any hands-on experience with electronics or RF measurements (including during
an apprenticeship, college course or first role)
• The ability to write clear technical notes or documents
• Good communication skills and confidence working with customers
• Willingness to travel occasionally in the UK or overseas
• Basic ability to use equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators,
spectrum analysers or antennas (training provided)
Essential Qualifications
You’ll need one of the following:
• An electrical or electronics-based Apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3)
• HNC/HND in an electrical or electronics discipline
If you’ve just finished your apprenticeship or qualification, we still want to
hear from you. We’ll provide structured training, mentoring and on‑the‑job
learning to help you grow into the role.
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background
or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and
willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough. Set working times are
Monday–Friday, on-site 5 days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer
sites will be expected.
Farnborough
At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art
facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel
which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large
research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and
innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists,
Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences
in the UK.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a
more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for
innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex
challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where
teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy
collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding
journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to
experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend
disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving
complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be
authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to
read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace
culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq
[http://www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq]
Our Benefits
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental
Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance,
Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed
Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence
Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Our Recruitment Process:
We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible
and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment
where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or
health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types,
please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed,
applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to
transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional
restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities
may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance,
as a minimum.
UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants
• GOV.UK
(www.gov.uk)
[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-national-security-vetting-solution-guidance-for-subjects]
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