At a Glance
- Tasks: Build, modify, and repair uncrewed systems while ensuring high-quality standards.
- Company: Join Saab UK, a leading defence company with a focus on innovation and safety.
- Benefits: Enjoy career growth opportunities, competitive salary, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a talented team dedicated to creating a safer world.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence technology and support critical missions.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical or electrical assembly and strong troubleshooting skills.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth.
We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems.
This role is part of our Blue Bear Business Unit in Bedfordshire. The Technician will be primarily tasked with the build, modification, and repair of uncrewed systems back at base, ensuring hardware is prepped to rigorous standards. While not involved in the direct operation of the system, this role will provide critical support in the field when required. Success in this role will ensure all assemblies meet high-quality and safety standards while supporting rapid prototyping and ongoing maintenance cycles.
Key Responsibilities
- Preventative Maintenance & Assembly: Execute the mechanical and electrical assembly of uncrewed systems.
- Routine Care: Conduct thorough preventative maintenance on all systems to ensure optimal operational readiness and longevity.
- Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Perform complex fault-finding and diagnostics on malfunctioning hardware back at base.
- Repairs & Modifications: Implement necessary repairs, upgrades, and structural modifications to existing fleets based on engineering schematics.
- Field Support: Deploy to field testing sites as required to provide hands-on technical support, rapid repair, and hardware troubleshooting (excluding direct system operation).
Skills and Experience:
Essential Skills
- Proven background in mechanical or electrical assembly, ideally within an aerospace, robotics, or automotive environment.
- Strong practical ability in diagnosing hardware faults and troubleshooting complex systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
Desirable Skills
- Experience or familiarity with Civil and Military Aviation regulatory requirements (CAA, MAA, EASA) and industry standards.
- Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC level).
By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
Manufacturing Technician employer: Blue Bear Systems Group
Saab UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bedfordshire where innovation meets purpose. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, Saab provides numerous opportunities for career advancement within the defence and security sector. The collaborative culture fosters teamwork and creativity, ensuring that every team member contributes to meaningful projects that enhance safety and security for society.
