Test Technician – Underwater Robotics

About the role

Saab UK is looking for a Test Technician to join its Seaeye Underwater Robotics business. You will be responsible for testing and repairing main assemblies, sub‑assemblies and printed circuit boards (PCBs) to ensure they meet strict quality and delivery standards.

Key responsibilities

• Test and repair products according to department priorities and established test procedures.
• Maintain, update and generate test documentation and procedures.
• Diagnose and fix PCB and assembly faults while adhering to quality control standards.
• Design, maintain and repair company test equipment.
• Identify build or design issues and communicate them to the electronics workshop supervisor.
• Raise change requests to improve product quality and operational efficiency.
• Support colleagues through knowledge sharing and training.
• Interpret electrical drawings and schematics accurately.
• Perform high‑standard soldering, electrical looming, crimping and fibre‑optic termination.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace in line with 6S and health‑and‑safety policies.
• Use relevant IT systems and perform three‑phase testing as required.

Required profile

• Proven experience working in a large‑scale production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Commitment to maintaining high quality and safety standards.
• Willingness to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required skills

• PCB testing and repair
• Interpretation of electrical schematics
• Soldering and electrical looming
• Crimping, use of crimp tools, receptacles, sleeving and heat‑shrink materials
• Fibre‑optic termination and testing
• Three‑phase testing
• Design and maintenance of test equipment