Electronics Technician

At Universal Quantum we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are looking to hire an Electronics Technician to join our Electronics Group and help drive our innovative development work forward. Passionate about helping create technologies that can change the world? We may be the right place for you, so get in touch!

Role Profile

You will be a key member of the team that is responsible for supporting our electronics development and for maintaining the quality of our lab environments. Your primary responsibilities will be on the development and day-to-day implementation of both operational processes (e.g. organization systems and 5S audits), Health and Safety practices (e.g. risk assessments, and SOPs), and laboratory maintenance tasks (e.g. equipment management, procurement and organisation). Within your role you will have the opportunity to engage with technical challenges which suit your skills or development goals. Detail-oriented applicants who are passionate about problem solving and with interests spanning a wide range of engineering disciplines are ideal. This position requires a collaborative candidate with good communication skills.

Requirements

Laboratory Responsibilities

• Be a go-to person for engineering problem solving

• Day-to-day operations, organisation, tidying, and maintenance of tools and equipment

• Lab ownership, process documentation, and driving continuous improvement.

• Support the Health and Safety aspects and drive 5S principles

• Ensure stock of essential supplies (e.g. components and consumables) and inventory 

• Engage with facilities for planning activities and risk management.

Technical Opportunities

• Simple PCB design (using Altium, e.g. test circuits, breakouts, adapters)

• Assembly of low-volume PCB prototypes and precise rework of components

• Electronics testing and data collection (e.g. organizing setups, equipment, and monitoring of tests)

• Basic mechanical CAD (e.g. IO panel design & 3D printed parts)

• Mechanical fabrication and assembly (e.g. 3D printing, product assembly, cable making)

• Component sourcing based on defined specifications (e.g. connectors, cables, switches)

The 3 Most Critical Attributes We’ll Use to Compare Candidates

1. Experience in working with PCBs, electronics assemblies, electronic components, soldering, rework etc.

2. Appreciation of good lab working practices, working safely, maintaining organisation in the lab

3. Basic PCB schematic and layout using CAD tools, good manufacturing process knowledge and excellent verification/debug skills using electronics test equipment. 

Must-have Skills (5+ of the following)

• 3+ years of experience in working with electronics components, circuit boards, wiring, soldering, tools, and test equipment

• Experience with surface-mount assembly techniques i.e. stencil pasting, manual pick-and-place, reflow soldering etc.

• Ability to read and interpret electronics schematics

• Confident in using standard electronics test equipment: DMMs, Oscilloscopes, F-Gen

• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations, and experience in upholding H&S standards and good lab practices

• Experience in building test setups for electronic and electro-mechanical systems

• Experience of working with suppliers and contractors

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a team player

• Degree or relevant experience in engineering or electronics or a related discipline

Nice-to-have Skills

• Familiarity with both digital (e.g. MCUs, I2C, SPI, FPGAs) and analogue (e.g. ADCs, DACs, signal filters) electronics circuits and components.

• Some experience of RF measurement techniques.

• Familiarity with complex electronics test equipment: Spectrum Analysers, Vector Network Analysers, LCR meters.

• History of using Altium and or SolidWorks, or other comparable CAD software

• Experience with 3D part design, FDM 3D printing, and DFM

• Familiarity with writing or understanding code and documentation (e.g. C-style or Python scripts)

• Experience with organisational systems (e.g. for component inventory management)

Please feel encouraged to apply even if you don't match all the requirements of our job description. We would love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Meaningful equity participation
• Flexible holiday allowance (28 days minimum)
• Flexible working
• 10% matching pension
• Generous parental support policy
• Private health / dental insurance & group life insurance
• £2,000 annual personal development budget
• Relocation support

We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion At Universal Quantum, we’re passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and we hold ourselves accountable through continuous improvement, transparency, and the way we design our hiring and working practices. We welcome team members from all backgrounds and actively work to ensure everyone can flourish.