Lead Engineering Technician

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

What you will be part of

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe.

Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems.

Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

The Role:

Join us in creating the most innovative robotic technology for the harshest environment in the deepest oceans and most turbulent waters.We lead the world with the most advanced engineering, electronics and software systems for pioneering electric underwater technology.

We don't just create products - we are revolutionising the underwater world. So come and be part of an innovative and agile team that is dedicated to smart and inspired technology that is rapidly changing the future of underwater robotics.

The Lead Engineering Technician will oversee daily engineering R&D facility operations, execute complex technical tasks and coordinate the daily work of the technicians to meet operations goals. The role combines hands-on technical execution - such as building test equipment - with planning, task management and ensuring a safe, efficient working environment.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities:

Area Ownership

Asset management - maintain equipment ensuring it is fully operational and fit for purpose

Safety Lead - Serve as safety lead for assigned area ensuring operations are compliant with company protocols and regulatory safety sta...