Solutions Test Technician

Location – Paignton, On-Site
Salary – Competitive
Benefits – 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 with length of service), 4 x life insurance, employer pension contributions starting from 6% up to 14%, single private medical insurance and Medicash plan.

The Client:
We are partnering with a globally recognised engineering organisation operating within a highly specialised technology space, supporting critical applications across multiple industries. They have a strong focus on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, with a collaborative environment that brings together engineering, operations, and supply chain to deliver high-performance products.

The Solutions Test Technician plays a key role in building, integrating, and verifying customized GNSS test systems. You’ll work hands‑on with electronics, cabling, mechanical components, and computing platforms to deliver reliable, bespoke solutions that meet rigorous technical specifications. This role directly supports engineers and project managers in the delivery of specialised systems to high‑profile global customers.

• Work closely with operations leads to meet the production schedule.
• Configure and test system components, including signal generators, computers, timing references, and customer‑specific modules.
• Support system‑level testing and debugging alongside engineers and software specialists.
• Ensure systems meet customer‑specific requirements, including mechanical layout, environmental constraints, and interface standards.
• Maintain test documentation, configuration records, and version tracking.
• Assist in hardware troubleshooting and resolution of integration issues during development or customer acceptance.
• Prepare systems for delivery, including final quality checks, packaging, and supporting documentation.
• Provide feedback on process improvements to the wider team.
• Awareness of and adherence to QEHS policies (Quality, Environment, Health & Safety, IT Security).

• HND, BTEC Level 3, or equivalent qualification in electronics, telecommunications, or a related field.
• Proven experience in system assembly, electronics integration, or test equipment support.
• Competence in reading and working from wiring diagrams, system block diagrams, and build procedures.
• Hands‑on experience with standard test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters).
• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux PC setup, BIOS configuration, and software installation.
• Comfortable working with RF systems, signal paths, and grounding/shielding best practices.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Background in GNSS, RF, or telecommunications systems.
• Experience with custom or low‑volume system builds in a lab or production setting.