Senior Engineering Technician

at  Ultra Intelligence Communications

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications
Cyber OBU
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Job Description
We are investigators, problem solvers, brilliant thinkers, relentless explorers, we are Ultra!
Scope:
To provide technician support to the hardware development team supplying them with custom built test fixtures and cables, carrying modifications and designing and building complex demonstrators and concept models.
Working in a team of two, or more, supporting a large engineering team working on various projects from one off demonstrators to major projects.

Responsible for / Key responsibilities

• Modification and repair of complex SMT cards to the highest standard in order to keep them in line with the latest stage in development.
• The build of test racks and fittings that meet the requirements of project test plans.
• The build and design of test equipment and cable assemblies required to support engineering development and commissioning.
• Ability to design demonstrators including mechanical enclosures and simple PCBs.
• Assist other team members in the identification of difficult engineering problems to identify causes and propose workable solutions.
• Any other miscellaneous lab tasks as required.
• Produce and maintain records of built test equipment.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping of the assigned area, including all technician equipment and assets.
• Is expected to adhere to company practices and policies, especially health and safety.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload, and work under pressure to deliver on multiple projects at the same time.
• Participating in designs reviews with electrical and mechanical hardware engineers.
• Estimate time and effort required for activities and deliver to these time and effort estimates to ensure cost and schedule adherence.
• Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations.

Role requirements

• Essential:
• Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, SC security clearance.
• Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance.

Qualifications / skills required

• Essential:
• Must be highly competent and experienced in electronic wiring and soldering to IPC standards.
• Experience of prototype builds with a good knowledge of electronic circuits.
• Must be highly skilled in electronic rework and repair especially to very fine pitch SMT PCBs.
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics and wiring schedules, mechanical drawings, mechanical and electronic BOMs.
• Be able to work under own initiative with minimal information.
• Able to work with minimal supervision to tight deadlines.
• Desirable:
• Experience of using Windchill for version control.
• Currently certified to IPC-A-610
• Experience of some electronic testing.
• Working knowledge of lab measurement equipment.

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits including:

• Bonus - performance related
• 25 days’ holiday with the option to buy an extra 5
• 4 x Life Assurance Cover
• Flexible working hours
• Early Finish on a Friday
• Pension Contribution
• Our Ultra Select Benefits package including – subsidised gym & retail, childcare vouchers, cycle to work schemes, etc.

Our Team
We trust and empower each other; we love to celebrate success and we win as a team. Together, we embrace change and we’re never satisfied until we’ve done what we said we’d do
Notice
Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role’s requirements.
Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

• Annual Bonus
• Private Medical Cover
• 25 days’ holiday with the option to buy an extra 5
• Pension Contribution
• 4 x Life Assurance Cover
• Flexible working hours with a 1pm finish on a Friday
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more
• Monthly Security Clearance Allowance - Subject to you holding the required security clearance

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement
At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible. If you have any issues with your application, please email us at
careers@ultra-ic.co

Responsible for / Key responsibilities

• Modification and repair of complex SMT cards to the highest standard in order to keep them in line with the latest stage in development.
• The build of test racks and fittings that meet the requirements of project test plans.
• The build and design of test equipment and cable assemblies required to support engineering development and commissioning.
• Ability to design demonstrators including mechanical enclosures and simple PCBs.
• Assist other team members in the identification of difficult engineering problems to identify causes and propose workable solutions.
• Any other miscellaneous lab tasks as required.
• Produce and maintain records of built test equipment.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping of the assigned area, including all technician equipment and assets.
• Is expected to adhere to company practices and policies, especially health and safety.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload, and work under pressure to deliver on multiple projects at the same time.
• Participating in designs reviews with electrical and mechanical hardware engineers.
• Estimate time and effort required for activities and deliver to these time and effort estimates to ensure cost and schedule adherence.
• Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations

Role requirements

• Essential:
• Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, SC security clearance.
• Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance