Senior Electronics Technician

Simera Sense is a leading provider of Earth observation camera solutions for the global small satellite market. Committed to excellence and innovation, we deliver superior products and services to our worldwide customer base.

Are you passionate about delivering innovative electronic solutions and ensuring technical excellence? We are seeking a Senior Electronics Technician in Glasgow, UK, to lead the assembly, testing, and maintenance of advanced electronic systems. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your hands-on technical expertise with problem-solving and leadership skills in a dynamic, international environment. You will play a key role in troubleshooting complex circuits, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting the development of cutting-edge technologies.

Position Type: Fulltime

Remote Opportunity: No

Report To: Senior Electronics Production Engineer

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Purpose:

Lead the assembly, integration, testing, and documentation of electronic systems and components for spacecraft, ensuring their functionality and reliability.

Responsibilities:

Collaboration and Support

• Work closely with engineers, scientists, and other technicians to support various space missions and projects.
• Provide technical assistance and support during the development and testing phases of projects.

Harnessing

• Assemble, test and install complex wiring harnesses for electronic systems.
• Ensure all harnesses meet advanced technical specifications and quality standards.

Mechanical Assembly

• Assemble mechanical components and structures for electronic systems.
• Ensure precise alignment and secure fastening of all mechanical parts.

Electronics Assembly

• Produce printed circuit assemblies by means of hand soldering electronic components, primarily SMT devices with the aid of a microscope.
• Verify the integrity and functionality of assembled electronic systems.

Cleaning and Bonding

• Perform thorough cleaning of electronic/mechanical components and completed assemblies.
• Stake electronic components and bond mechanical assemblies accurately to ensure high reliability.
• Ensure corresponding chemical solutions, adhesives and epoxies are stored appropriately, applied correctly, and replenished as required.

Integration and Testing

• Integrate electronic and mechanical systems to form complete units.
• Conduct comprehensive testing to ensure system functionality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues identified during testing.

Production-Related Documentation

• Study and interpret specifications, assembly drawings and assembly instructions in preparation for hand soldering.
• Maintain detailed records of assembly processes, test results, and maintenance activities.
• Update production-related documentation to reflect any changes or modifications.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date.

Maintenance and Repair

• Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot and repair any issues with electronic systems and components.

Inventory Management

• Manage inventory of electronic materials and supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Order, receive, and store electronic materials and supplies as needed.
• Kit components for reflow and hand soldering processes.

Safety and Compliance

• Adhere to safety protocols and industry standards in all laboratory activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organisational policies.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure all laboratory activities meet the highest quality standards.
• Implement quality control measures throughout the testing and maintenance processes.
• Perform thorough inspections on incoming and outgoing components and assemblies and complete reports on findings.
• Conduct peer reviews of completed assemblies and documentation

Project Management

• Manage time effectively to meet project deadlines.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in electronic technology and laboratory practices.
• Propose and implement improvements to laboratory procedures and equipment.
• Provide technical training to production personnel

Required Qualifications:

• HNC / HND Electronic Engineering or a related field

Required Work Experience:

Extensive Electronics Hardware Experience

• At least 5 – 10 years of hands-on experience working with electronic systems and components

Advanced Embedded Systems Knowledge

• Experience with embedded systems, including microcontrollers and IoT devices
• Ability to program and interface with complex embedded systems

Laboratory Management

• Previous experience in managing laboratory activities, including conducting tests and experiments on electronic systems
• Proficiency in using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment for testing and troubleshooting

Assembly and Integration

• Extensive experience in assembling and integrating electronic and mechanical systems
• Expertise in harnessing, mechanical assembly, and electronics assembly

Maintenance and Repair

• Proven track record in maintaining and repairing electronic systems and laboratory equipment

Documentation and Reporting

• Ability to maintain detailed records of laboratory activities and generate comprehensive reports on findings
• Experience with accessing and updating ERP / MRP & MES software in a production environment

Required Technical Competencies

PCB Design and Fabrication

• Thorough understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes.
• Proficiency with using PCB viewer software to aid with assembly and fault analysis.

Embedded Systems

• Advanced knowledge of embedded systems, including microcontrollers and IoT devices.
• Ability to program and interface with complex embedded systems

Soldering and Assembly

• High proficiency in soldering electronic components and assembling complex electronic systems.
• Expertise in fine-pitch surface-mount technology (SMT) and through-hole soldering techniques.

Testing and Troubleshooting

• Proficiency in using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment for testing and troubleshooting electronic systems.
• Conducting comprehensive functional and performance tests on electronic components and systems

Harnessing and Cabling

• Expertise in designing, assembling, and installing complex wiring harnesses for electronic systems.
• Advanced knowledge of cable management and termination techniques.

Mechanical Assembly

• Ability to lead the assembly of mechanical components and structures for electronic systems.
• Understanding of detailed mechanical drawings and advanced assembly procedures.

Integration and Testing

• Extensive experience in integrating electronic and mechanical systems to form complete units.
• Conducting comprehensive testing to ensure system functionality and reliability

Documentation and Reporting

• Ability to maintain detailed records of assembly processes, test results, and maintenance activities.
• Proficiency in preparing comprehensive reports on laboratory activities and findings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Teams, SharePoint, MS Outlook, MS Word and MS Excel)

Safety and Compliance

• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and safety regulations.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organisational policies.

Recommendations:

• IPC-Class 3 certification
• Previous work experience in a cleanroom-rated environment

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work in the fast-growing space industry.
• Niche global market for optical payloads for microsatellites.
• Cutting-edge technology at your fingertips
• A competitive salary
• A friendly working environment.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter.