Senior Aerospace Electronics Technician

1w1 week ago

Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne, GB · Full-time · £30,805 – £34,132

About this role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Electronics Technician to join our teaching team. You will develop, implement and manage an Aerospace Engineering degree programme. Based in teaching laboratories, provide hands-on technical support for teaching and research activities.

Work closely with academic staff and students across taught and project work, reporting to the Aerospace Team Leader. Contribute to student-led projects involving flight simulators, electronic systems, instrumentation, and software programming. Cover propulsion, fixed-wing aircraft, rotary-wing aircraft, rockets, and satellite applications.

Design, demonstrate, operate, maintain, and calibrate specialist equipment in the Aerospace Laboratory. Provide instruction on flight simulators, wind tunnels, propulsion rigs, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, and micro-controller programming. Ensure all activities are conducted safely and effectively.

Support the Aerospace Team Leader with infrastructure, estates coordination, and health and safety compliance. Shape a dynamic and practical learning environment. This permanent full-time role offers progression opportunities within Newcastle University.

Requirements

Enthusiastic and experienced in electronics technician role within aerospace engineering
Proficiency in fault diagnosis, testing, repair, calibration, and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment
Ability to design, develop, and construct specialised electronic circuits and equipment
Knowledge of flight simulators, electronic systems, instrumentation, and software programming
Familiarity with CAD/PCB design software and manufacturing processes
Experience with propulsion rigs, wind tunnels, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition systems
Understanding of safety procedures, PAT testing, and health and safety compliance in laboratory settings

Responsibilities

Actively support teaching and research by demonstrating practical techniques, equipment operation, and safety procedures in the laboratory
Take responsibility for day-to-day operation of facilities and equipment including fault diagnosis, testing, repair, calibration, PAT testing, and preventative maintenance
Specify, design, develop, and construct specialised electronic circuits and equipment for teaching and research
Design, demonstrate, operate, maintain, and calibrate specialist equipment within the Aerospace Laboratory
Provide instruction in flight simulators, wind tunnels, propulsion rigs, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, electronic systems, and programming micro-controllers
Support student-led projects and research activities involving mechanical, thermodynamic, and aerodynamic systems
Assist Aerospace Team Leader with infrastructure, estates coordination, and health and safety compliance