Engineering Technician, Electrical Engineering

Roke, Roke Manor, Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Posted Thursday 18 December 2025 at 01:00

Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most. And as the challenges evolve, so do we — working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today.

At Roke

Roke is a world-class technology and engineering consultancy. Roke delivers advanced research, development services and products to high profile customers who come to Roke with varied and challenging problems to solve.

Prototype Technician Services provide support to the engineering community with all aspects of the manufacture, modification and repair of prototype PCBs, cable forms and complex assemblies, including guidance on industry best practice.

• To manufacture required prototypes in line project requirements, including working under magnification, i.e. microscopes and capable of soldering components down to 0201 size / BGA rework
• Electro-Mechanical Assembly of Roke products
• Working to engineering drawings and schematics
• To provide technical support on PCB, cable & Product design, component selection, design for manufacture and development engineering
• To support Manufacturing related activities as required

• To manufacture the prototype design concepts in line with project requirements
• To provide specialist advise and ideas on new and emerging technologies to support prototype manufacture.
• To provide trouble shooting assistance to the engineering community.
• To work closely with the Engineers, Product and Project Managers.
• Cooperate in raising/improving appropriate internal documents including but not limited to Concessions, Test Reports and Work Instructions.
• Fault find and repair non-conforming products.
• Support the wider Production team as required.
• Always fully comply with Roke’s policies and procedures
• Undertake such other reasonable duties, commensurate with the job holder’s experience and qualifications, as may be required for the smooth operation of the business

• Technical Apprenticeship in Engineering or relevant subject
• Technical Degree in Engineering or relevant subject

• A good overall understanding of electronic engineering principles in a development environment, to include:
  • Used to working to IPC standards or higher
  • Extensive knowledge of hand placement of surface mount technologies
  • Cable forming and prototyping
  • Modification and repair of PCBs
  • Box Builds

• Ability to follow process
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Self-motivated
• Able to work under microscopes for extended periods of time
• Able to interpret engineering documentation and communicate effectively with the engineering community.

We have a competitive salary and access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection and Life, Leisure and Entertainment.

Roke has a great community of groups with shared interests. These enable people to share ideas and be passionate about tools, technologies and techniques, which interest them.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Our working environment is friendly, creative and inclusive and support a diverse work‑force and those with additional needs.

Due to the nature of this position, we require you to be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To qualify, the candidate should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years for SC. For more information about clearance eligibility, please see

Click apply, submitting an up‑to‑date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

Roke, Roke Manor, Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom