Test Technician

Date Posted:

2025-12-09

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

GBRFIF111: Glenrothes, Scotland

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Test Technician

Location

Glenrothes

Onsite role

SC Required

SC Clearance

Duration

Permanent

Hours

Fulltime 37 hrs

Raytheon UK

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.  

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world. 

Through advanced technology and our people’s expertise, our Training Transformation Services is modernising what’s possible in the training and preparation of our armed forces. With a real blended approach to learning and using the latest innovative systems and technology, we ensure our service men and women really are prepared for any situation. 

About the role:

Raytheon Glenrothes has 3 main sectors, Space, Sensors and Weapons. You will join the current multi-disciplined engineering team within the Sensors Sector located in Glenrothes who provide a range of enabling technologies to enhance mission effectiveness in C4ISR, Air Traffic Management, Manoeuvre Support, GPS Anti-Jam, Optical Solutions and Integrated Power Solutions.

Across air, land, sea and space, Raytheon UK’s mission-critical solutions offer advanced protection and precise performance for our armed forces.

To maintain Raytheon’s solid reputation as one of the leading defence support companies worldwide, the applicant will be required to perform functional testing and diagnostics of complex electronic assemblies. Diagnostics to be performed to component level for both prime product and repairs. Will also be required to keep accurate test records, carry out any maintenance tasks and aid other disciplines to improve safety, cost and quality of product

Skills and Experience

Requirements

• Minimum of HNC in electronics or equivalent
•  RF Experience
• Must have significant experience with testing and diagnostics of complex analogue and digital electronic assemblies down to component level
•  Proven ability to set up and utilise various types of lab equipment for manual production test & debug purposes
• Has a good understanding of electronics (including theoretical and practical knowledge of analogue and digital circuitry), able to interpret circuit diagrams and can communicate circuit functionality effectively
• Can interpret test specifications to carry out manual production test requirements & debug
• Can work to production schedules without detracting from product quality and any contractual requirements

Desirable

• Working knowledge and debug of switch mode power supplies
• Significant experience and knowledge of various ATE’s
• Confident, self-starter who can operate with little supervision
• Ability to communicate at all levels across a range of disciplines
• Flexibility in working hours, as shift work may be required

Responsibilities

• Primary duty is to diagnose complex electronic assemblies down to component level on failing products and recommend appropriate corrective actions

• Perform functional testing of electronic assemblies to required contractual, quality and schedule requirements
• Diagnose test equipment related faults
• Execution of preventative maintenance and calibration plans for test equipment
• Record accurate test records and provide requested yield & failure reports
• Assist engineering with any ongoing investigations / initiatives
• Aid the continual improvement of efficiency in designated test area(s)

Benefits and Work Culture

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension.
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
• Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
• Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)

Work Culture

• 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
• Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
• Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
• A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.
• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.

RTX

Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.

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