Lead Engineering Technician

Role

Join us in creating the most innovative robotic technology for the harshest environment in the deepest oceans and most turbulent waters. We lead the world with the most advanced engineering, electronics and software systems for pioneering electric underwater technology. The Lead Engineering Technician will oversee daily engineering R&D facility operations, execute complex technical tasks and coordinate the daily work of the technicians to meet operations goals.

The role combines hands‑on technical execution – such as building test equipment – with planning, task management and ensuring a safe, efficient working environment.

• Area Ownership:
  Asset management – maintain equipment ensuring it is fully operational and fit for purpose.
• Safety Lead – Serve as safety lead for assigned area ensuring operations are compliant with company protocols and regulatory safety standards, including ensuring high quality risk assessments are in place and up to date.
• 5S Standard – Champion 5S workplace optimisation standards throughout assigned area ensuring operations are productive and efficient.
• Management of equipment calibration status in line with the company calibration recall process / calibration register.
• Perform practical hands‑on builds of electro‑mechanical hardware such as jigs, fixtures, wiring harnesses, etc.
• Perform engineering test routines to defined test specifications and document results to assist with engineering design reviews (electrical / mechanical).
• Perform technical review studies on engineering samples / sub‑assemblies to utilise technical problem solving (first line support).
• Team Coordination:
  Schedule, assign and review daily tasks for the technicians team.
• Train and mentor technicians on technical skills and protocols.
• Serve as a point of contact between engineers, project managers and technicians.

• HNC or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Competent in electrical and electronic engineering environment.
• Previous experience in personnel supervision / management, to coach and mentor staff and manage their workload, and setting priorities.
• Ability to work unsupervised to tight timescales.
• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
• Working knowledge of software principles in relation to products – embedded and associated tool chains.
• Competent and able to use Microsoft Office to a high level.
• Minimum 3 years in a test‑focused role, or within test equipment development.
• Proven experience in data capture and analysis.
• Proven experience working on multi‑disciplinary systems (electrical, mechanical, software).
• Excellent knowledge of test equipment and platforms.
• Data capture – logging.
• Creation of test reports.
• Innovative and creative mindset with technical awareness.
• Excellent communicator: both written and verbal.
• Enthusiasm, drive and personality.

• Degree in electrical and electronic engineering.
• Formal qualification in mechanical engineering or software.
• Experienced and high level competence with National Instruments LabVIEW and Test Stand software tool chains within a test and measurement environment.
• Experienced with creating / modifying software scripts / programs e.g. Python, Visual Basic, C, C++.
• Expert in the verification & validation processes and associated tools and techniques.
• Create high quality test reports.
• Experience in the offshore and/or subsea industry.
• Knowledge of product certification, best‑practice and industry standards.
• Expert / advanced user of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with data archiving / controlled repositories management.
• Previous experience in a customer‑facing role.

Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, or disability status.