Job Description

Prototype Build Technician (FTC)

£35,000 - £45,000 + 12 Month FTC + Monday-Friday + Company Benefits

Southampton

Are you a hands-on Prototype Build Technician with experience in electronics, wiring, assembly, model building, or prototype manufacturing? Are you looking for a 12-month fixed-term contract where you can work on cutting-edge unmanned vehicle and advanced prototype projects within an ambitious start-up environment?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing start-up engineering company developing next-generation prototype systems across maritime and aerospace-inspired applications. Working closely with engineers and designers, you will play a key role in building, testing, and refining experimental products in a highly varied workshop environment.

In this role, you will be involved in assembling and wiring prototype systems, supporting electrical and motor testing activities, operating and maintaining 3D printers, and building scaled RC models and development platforms. You will work with a range of materials and manufacturing processes, contributing directly to the development of innovative technologies from concept through to testing.

This position would suit a practical and enthusiastic technician who enjoys hands-on engineering, problem-solving, and working in a fast-paced start-up setting where no two days are the same.

The Role

* 12-month fixed-term contract working on prototype build and development projects

* Assemble, wire, solder, and test electrical and electronic prototype systems

* Operate, maintain, and optimise 3D printing equipment and support testing activities

* Build and modify scaled RC model aircraft, prototype platforms, test benches, and development rigs

The Person

* Experience with wiring, cabling, soldering, and practical electronic or mechanical assembly

* Hands-on workshop, prototype, manufacturing, build, or engineering technician experience

* Experience with RC model building, hobby engineering, 3D printing, or similar practical projects beneficial

* Commutable to Southampton

Reference: BBBH25591C

Keywords: Prototype Build Technician, Prototype Technician, Engineering Technician, R&D Technician, Workshop Technician, Test Technician, Build Technician, Prototype Engineer, Electronics Technician, Manufacturing Technician, 3D Printing, Wiring, Cabling, Soldering, Electronics Assembly, Mechanical Assembly, Prototyping, RC Models, Aerospace, Maritime, Southampton, FTC, Fixed Term Contract, Start-Up, Start-Up Engineering

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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