Senior Laboratory Technician - Electronics

About the job

Job Title: Senior Laboratory Technician - Electronics
Location: Malvern
Role Type: Full time, Permanent
Role ID: SF15735

Be part of the QinetiQ journey. Join us as a Senior Laboratory Technician at our Malvern site where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and many of the industry's most brilliant minds.

The role
As a Senior Laboratory Technician you will manage our Engineering and Scientific labs at Malvern and provide technical expertise for our RF and electronics labs within QinetiQ
Day-to-day, you will support the engineering and scientific teams delivering radio frequency research, product development, laser and optical science alongside test & evaluation activities. The role will coordinate and de-conflict demands on both the technical equipment and use of the laboratories and workspaces.

• You will be managing a large pool of complex test and measurement equipment. To be successful you will have a hands on understanding of the test and measurement equipment (Digital Multi- meters, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analysers, Network Analysers etc.), be able to advise on equipment set up, conduct fault diagnosis, assess and accept equipment returned from calibration or repair and assist in the specification of new or replacement equipment.
• Scheduling and de-conflicting equipment and workspaces
• Specification and purchase of new equipment in addition to disposal of old equipment
• Supporting the engineers, scientists and projects with the day to day safe running of the facilities - including: risk assessments, purchasing and coordination of workspaces and equipment, to meet the changing needs of the business.

This is a full time, permanent role at our Malvern site.

Essential experience of the Senior Laboratory Technician

• Experience working with complex electronic test equipment including, set up, use/operation and periodic calibration of: multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, power supplies, RF switches, power meters, logic analysers, network analysers etc.
• Experience of working in electronic design, build or test as a technician (ideal).
• A detailed understanding of health & safety including the writing and review of risk assessments.
• IOSH or NEBOSH (ideal)
• A working understanding of safety management practices such as COSHH
• 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.

Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

Our Benefits

• Adaptive and flexible working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to 5 days' additional leave
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant
• Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local community

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.

You'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience 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.

About QinetiQ
As a company of thousands of dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.

Security
Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may affect the roles that you can be employed in.