Electronics Compliance & Certification Technician

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) are a market leader in international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a significant impact in the marine domain by leading the next generation of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) technologies, products, and systems that enhance security, safety, and environmental protection. Our customers range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners.

The Electronics Compliance & Certification Technician is responsible for planning, coordinating, and tracking product compliance and verification testing activities to ensure products meet regulatory, industry, customer, and company requirements. The role acts as the central point of contact between engineering teams, external test laboratories, certification bodies, quality departments, and project stakeholders. The technician ensures that compliance testing is completed on schedule, documentation is maintained, and certification activities are delivered efficiently.

For marine electronic products, including AIS transceivers, the role involves organising regulatory approvals, type approval testing, environmental qualification, EMC testing, and ongoing compliance maintenance. The role is primarily based in our Bristol office, but travel to our offices in Midsomer Norton until Qtr2 2027 is required, along with flexibility for hybrid working. This role will also require travel to customers, suppliers, and test labs as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Compliance Coordination: Coordinate product certification and compliance activities from development through to product release within project timelines; prepare and maintain compliance schedules and certification plans; monitor progress of regulatory testing activities; liaise with certification bodies, notified bodies, and test laboratories.
• Test Planning & Management: Schedule laboratory testing and product evaluations; arrange quotations for testing activities; coordinate EMC, environmental, RF, safety, and performance testing; prepare test samples and documentation; maintain records of test results and corrective actions.
• Site & Field Test Support: Travel to customers, suppliers, and test sites to support product testing and certification activities; coordinate equipment and resources for site testing; assist engineers with setup and monitoring of tests; report back on test results and non-conformities.
• Documentation Control: Maintain compliance and certification records for all SRT products; organise and manage test reports, certificates, declarations of conformity, technical files, compliance matrices, risk assessments, etc.; ensure documentation is controlled and stored according to company procedures.
• Regulatory Support: Monitor regulatory changes affecting products and target markets; prepare certification submissions and maintain certification registers and renewal schedules.
• Project Coordination: Attend project review meetings and provide compliance status updates; track actions from certification and test activities and elevate risks that could impact project delivery or certification approval.

Requirements:

• Essential: BTEC Level 3+, HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Electronics, Scientific Discipline, or similar qualification in Compliance, Project Management, or Quality Systems.
• Knowledge of consumer or marine electronics, or radio communication systems.
• Experience coordinating testing activities or certification programmes.
• Experience gaining certifications for consumer electronics including UKCA, RED, and FCC.

Benefits Package:

• Excellent salary and package.
• Private health care.
• Career development opportunities.

SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.