Electronics Engineer

**In order to be considered for this opportunity you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance. Both the role and client site have ITAR nationality restrictions**

Morson are recruiting on behalf a leading defence equipment manufacturers based in Bolton, Greater Manchester. This is a contract role although highly likely to be long-term.

£26.04 per hour PAYE or £35 per hour Umbrella

Initially for 12 Months Monday - Friday 37 hours +

We are seeking an Electronics Engineer to join our Calibration & Maintenance Team, to service Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment, including Special to Type Test Equipment (STTE) These tasks include fault finding and repair of test equipment, supporting routine calibrations, commissioning of Test Equipment and drift analysis.

You will be working within an experienced team of Calibration & Maintenance Engineers supporting complex test platforms in the manufacture and test of complex missile systems. You will be trained to calibrate and support special to type factory test equipment using a range of technologies, DC to Microwave

What we’re looking for from you:

• Minimum qualification: HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Experience and knowledge in the calibration of test equipment and maintenance of test systems to component level ESSENTIAL
• Experience and knowledge in down to component level required
• Able to utilise instructions, handbooks, drawings or specifications to provide technical advice/guidance, fault finding and repairs down to component level
• Experience and knowledge in using RF test equipment desirable
• Able to utilise instructions, handbooks, drawings or specifications to provide technical advice/guidance. Able to use this information to conduct appropriate measurements and repairs down to component level
• Good understanding of calibration principles and processes
• Able to mentor other or more junior staff when requested by line manager
• Able to deal with multiple issues, tasks and priorities concurrently
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills with the ability to tailor communication to the relevant audience.
• A good understanding of SAP would be desirable
• Experience of working on Environmental Chambers an advantage