Senior Electronics​/Calibration Technician

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Location:

Shoeburyness, England, United Kingdom

Role Type:
Permanent – Full Time

Package: £34,200 – £38,000. (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role : SF20845

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Electronics/Calibration Technician at our Shoeburyness site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

As a Senior Electronics/Calibration Technician, you will support the Technical Delivery Manager in the effective delivery of Technical Services within the ETC engineering function, ensuring the provision of accurate, timely and compliant calibration services that support UK Defence trails, operational and engineering requirements.

Day-to-day, you’ll provide technical expertise across a range of calibration disciplines, and supports the continuous improvement, maintenance and availability of critical test, measurement, and networked equipment.

• Conducting internal calibrations, producing certification, and maintaining accurate calibration records in line with QMS requirements
• Managing the end-to-end calibration lifecycle of equipment, including asset logistics, documentation, and supplier coordination
• Providing technical support, troubleshooting, and expert guidance on calibration, instrumentation, and equipment issues
• Reviewing calibration data and documentation to ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, ISO, UKAS, and business standards
• Supporting investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance technical performance and service delivery
• Collaborating across teams to support operational activities, maintain network infrastructure, uphold HSE standards, and contribute to technical capability development

• Experience of calibration techniques and methodology.
• A good all-round knowledge of electronics and instrumentation.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own motor transport.
• Familiarity with operating and interrogating Oracle or similar equipment and maintenance reporting tool

• HNC/HND or Degree qualification in a relevant engineering or science subject or experience equivalent to

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Shoeburyness site and is fully on-site.

QinetiQ Shoeburyness is a significant test and evaluation facility specialising in defence and security technologies. The site is focused on Environmental Testing including the evaluation of various ordnance, explosives and related systems. Implementing measures to ensure that testing activities comply with environmental regulations and minimise ecological impact

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join Qineti

Q. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork,…