As one of the UK’s fastest growing satellite signal technology companies we frequently recruit new team members across a broad range of disciplines.
ETL is a successful, dynamic, forward thinking employer. We offer competitive salaries, a pleasant working environment and an employer contributory pension scheme.
If working for an award winning, dynamic and progressive business is for you, please forward a copy of your CV to careers@etlsystems.com or fill out our application form and return by email or post to the address at the bottom of this page.
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Current Vacancies
Draughtsman/Drawing Office Assistant (VAC-54) Click here for full job description
Department: Engineering/Production
Location: Hereford HR2 9NE
This is an exciting position within ETL's growing Engineering Department for a candidate to assist with the maintenance and release of engineering drawings/data packs for Production. The ideal candidate will have experience of working within an electronic/ mechanical drawing office environment.
Main duties & areas of responsibility:
• Keeping data production packs accurate and up to date
• Updating Design Office processes for continuous improvement
• Control and release of production drawing packs
• From time to time you may be asked to work additional hours to meet tight deadlines
• Over time, take on 2D and 3D drawings and implement updates to existing drawing and assembly structure
This is not an exhaustive list of activities covered by this job description.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience:
Essential:
• Technical ability & background: experience of working within an electronic and/or engineering environment
• Attention to detail
• Strong IT skills
• Familiar with 3D models, 2D drawing tools
• Familiar in the use of design tools/ PCB Altuim design
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
Advantageous:
• Academic qualification in a technical or engineering discipline
• Past experience in CAD drawing tools
Behaviours:
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to learn and put in all reasonable effort to meet deadlines
• Good team player - the work will involve a broad range of tasks and you will be required to work closely with your colleagues and be willing to take on differing work as well as repetitive tasks
• Keen interest in mechanics and mechanical design aspects
• Embrace change with a positive approach
Sales Engineer (VAC-38) Click here for full job description
Department: Sales
Location: Hereford HR2 9NE
ETL has grown 10-fold over the last 9 years and the company's 5 year strategy incorporates continued strong growth, penetrating new territories, launching new products, and winning market share. This role will form an integral part of this strategy, taking responsibility for technical assistance to the Sales Team. It offers an exciting opportunity for someone to migrate from a technical (engineering) role into a more customer facing role.
The Sales Engineer will take on a technical sales role in ETL's Sales & Marketing Department, supporting the Sales Managers by assisting with technical queries and customer proposals, as well as training & first level support. The role will include discussing technical requirements with customers and preparing proposals. This position requires a confident, self motivated person with a high level of technical understanding of RF specifications.
Main duties & areas of responsibility:
• Technical (engineering) assistance for the ETL Sales team and responsibility for highly technical customer proposals, such as formal quotations for large tenders or new complex custom build products.
• Products to be commercial and government satcoms ground segment RF equipment.
• Analysis of customer specifications /requirements (where stated) and completion of compliance matrices as part of proposals (in conjunction with engineering team).
• Interpretation of customer functional requirements into product specification at pre-sales stage for proposals (in conjunction with engineering team if required).
• Working alongside Sales Managers to ensure timely response and follow-up for complex enquiries / RFQ's.
• Responsibility for technical descriptions of products in data sheets, Sage ERP system and quotations; and managing these descriptions.
• Liaison between ETL sales and engineering teams for technical evolutions / new products to give briefing to engineers once order has been received.
• Communicating directly with our (international) customers to understand and interpret technical requirements and agree solutions.
• Support for Sales Managers on customer demos if required.
• International travel for customer visits and trade shows when required.
• Provide first level technical support to address customer queries for delivered equipment.
• This is a new role which will involve working within the busy and dynamic sales team.
This is not an exhaustive list of activities covered by this job description.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience:
Essential:
• Technical ability & background:
o Experience and knowledge of a wide range of RF circuits and components.
o Good understanding and experience in commercially available CAD tools to assist design and product development.
• Prior experience in RF design for manufacture and test (DFM/DFT).
• Good understanding of Ethernet networks, serial communications & remote control protocols.
• Good understanding of key design parameters, how these affect the selected design type and trade-offs between conflicting requirements.
• Engineering or technical degree, or equivalent, with a technology based background.
• Confident graduate with good communication skills.
Junior Test Engineer (VAC-50) Click here for full job description
Department: Test
Function: RF & microwave equipment test and diagnostic work
Location: Hereford HR2 9NE
This is an exciting position within ETL's growing Test Department for a graduate / Junior Test Engineer, keen to take on test automation and assist with product development. You will be involved in RF & microwave equipment test and diagnostic work, as well as developing automated testing. The ideal candidate will have a good technical ability & background with knowledge in electronics, or an engineering/technical degree. Reporting to the Test Manager, you will also be mentored by colleagues and receive on-job training.
Main duties & areas of responsibility:
This Junior Test Engineering role offers opportunities to progress across the ranks of Test Engineering and Production. As well as developing test skills, you will also learn the basic assembly skills to facilitate solutions to fault diagnostics. Duties include:
• RF & microwave module and equipment testing (including environmental, electrical tests and diagnostic work)
• Working closely with colleagues to support routine testing
• Learning and applying new diagnostic skills
• From time to time you may be asked to work additional hours to meet tight deadlines
This is not an exhaustive list of activities covered by this job description.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience:
Essential:
• Technical ability & background: basic knowledge in electronics and a keen interest in engineering, test and diagnostic work
• Engineering or technical degree, or sound electronics background.
• Understanding of electronic principles and ability to read electronic circuits
• Strong IT skills
Behaviours:
• Excellent communication skills are required for progression in this job
• Willingness to learn and put in all reasonable effort to meet deadlines
• Good team player - the work will involve a broad range of tasks and you will be required to work closely with your colleagues and be willing to take on differing work as well as repetitive testing
• Interest in mechanics and mechanical design aspects
Senior Test Engineer (VAC-51) Click here for full job description
Department: Test
Function: RF & microwave equipment test and diagnostic work
Reporting to: Test Manager
Location: Hereford HR2 9NE
The Senior Test Engineer will take on a leading position in ETL's growing Test Department. You will be involved in RF & microwave equipment test and diagnostic work, as well as developing automated testing. This role is suitable for a Test Engineer with experience in RF and electronic equipment, keen to take on test automation and assist with product development.
Main duties & areas of responsibility:
This is a Senior Test Engineering role which offers opportunities to progress across the ranks of Test Engineering and Production. The job provides the opportunity to excel by enhancing the in-house test capabilities, as well as mentoring the Test Technologists.
Duties include:
• RF & microwave module and equipment testing (including environmental, electrical tests and diagnostic work)
• Working closely with the Test Manager to improve test automation and diagnostic tools
• Supporting customer visits, Factory Acceptance Tests and preparing test reports
• Occasionally you may be required to visit customers for technical support or for the commissioning of systems
• Supporting other departments: the role requires interaction with other departments, most importantly Production and Engineering teams. For this you will be required to liaise with the Design Engineers and Assembly teams, define test fixtures and advise improvements where applicable.
This is not an exhaustive list of activities covered by this job description.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience:
Essential:
• Technical ability & background:
o Experience and knowledge in the testing of passive and active RF and microwave modules and equipment.
o Good prior experience in RF and electronic equipment testing
o Good understanding of RF test parameters and equipment
o Sound understanding of key performance parameters with a good knowledge of how these are measured
o Strong IT skills and knowledge/experience in test automation and diagnostics
• Engineering or technical degree, or equivalent, within a technology based background
Behaviours:
• Excellent communicator, with skills to further ETL's test capabilities, including report writing, data capturing and deputising for the Test Manager in his absence. For this you will need to be well organised with excellent time keeping and the dedication to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and willingness to make decisions to meet deadlines in the most effective manner
PCB & Mechanical Draughtsman / CAD Engineering Technician (VAC-43) Click here for full job description
Department: Engineering
Function: PCB & Mechanical Design & Development
Location: Hereford HR2 9NE
This is a great opportunity to join ETL's Engineering Design Team, working on PCB and mechanical designs. You will develop CAD (Computer Aided Design) skills for both PCB layout and 3D mechanical drawings. This position has excellent potential for career progression in design and product development and is suitable for a person with good IT skills (ideally in CAD) and looking to progress a career in engineering.
You will be supported by a team of experienced colleagues to help develop your skills.
Main duties & areas of responsibility:
• PCB design and development
• Mechanical drawings and integration of electrical and mechanical parts
• Preparation and release of assembly instructions and liaison with colleagues
This is not an exhaustive list of activities covered by this job description.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience:
Essential:
• Technical ability and background
• Ability to read electrical circuits and schematic captures
• Strong IT skills
Advantageous:
• Experience in PCB layout / PCB design using CAD tools
• Experience in 3D mechanical drawings
Behaviours:
• Passionate about engineering and keen to learn
• Good communicator
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both on your own and as part of the team
RF Design Engineer (VAC-10) Click here for full job description
Department: Engineering
Location: Hereford HR2 9NE
Reporting directly to the Engineering Director, the RF Design Engineer will take on a leading position in ETL's RF & microwave design and development activities to support component, product and system level projects.
This role is suitable for a design engineer who is keen to take on design tasks, as well as support sales and promotion of new product introduction.
This is a unique role where you will have exposure to a broad range of RF designs as well as interaction with other departments and customers. There is potential for fast track progression, as ETL's components are enjoying a sharp growth rate.
Main duties & areas of responsibility:
• RF & Microwave circuit designs, from concept to delivery (includes conventional circuits as well as new and novel design approaches.)
• Technical support to Test and Production teams.
• Support to other departments: The role requires interaction with other departments to see ideas developed from concept to delivery. You will be required to liaise with the Sales & Marketing Department as well as Production and Test.
• Generation of standard development documentation including design & test specifications, BOMs etc.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience:
Essential:
• Technical ability & background:
• Experience and knowledge to design and develop a wide range of RF circuits and components. These will include passives such as splitters, combiners, couplers, filters & bias TEEs as well as active circuits including amplifiers and oscillators.
• Good understanding and experience in commercially available CAD tools to assist design and product development.
• Good prior experience in RF design for manufacture and test (DFM/DFT).
• Good understanding of key design parameters, how these affect the selected design type and trade-offs between conflicting requirements.
• Ability to deliver compliant designs within tight time scales.
• Good knowledge of commercially available RF devices and components.
• Engineering or technical degree, or equivalent, with a technology based background.
Behaviours:
• Excellent communicator, with skills to champion development of ETL's RF based products and technical support to customers as a solutioneer.
• Well organised with excellent time keeping and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Dynamic, self starter, willing to take decisions and see through all phases from engineering to production.
Electronic Assembly Team Leader (VAC-14) Click here for full job description
Department: Production
Location: Hereford HR2 9NE
Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the Electronic Assembly Team Leader will take on a leading position in ETL's Production Department.
Main duties & areas of responsibility:
• Introduction and evaluation of assembly / production processes (finding engineering solutions).
• Working with engineers and production personnel / stores.
• Helping in the day to day running of the Production Department, being a hands-on team member.
• Helping the Production Department with scheduling of orders and planning.
• Day to day running of the SMT machine
• Programming and setting up the SMT machine.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience:
Essential:
• Experience of running SMT machines.
• Experience of inspecting SMT PCBs.
• Ability to rework PCBs using SMT tools.
Highly desirable:
• Mechanically minded.
• Ability to calibrate the SMT machine.
• Ability to program and write programs for the SMT machine.
• Knowledge of electronic components.
Behaviours:
• Team player.
• Ability to organise own work.
• Good communication skills.
SMT Machine Operator (VAC-11) Click here to view full job description
Department: Production
Location: Hereford HR2 9NE
Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, the SMT Machine Operator will take on a leading position in ETL's Production Department.
You will carry out the day to day running of the SMT machine, as well as inspecting your own work and carrying out rework on PCBs.
Main duties & areas of responsibility:
• Day to day running of the SMT machine.
• Inspecting the work generated.
• Programming and setting up the SMT machine.
• Kitting / loading the SMT machine.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience:
Essential:
• Experience of running SMT machines.
• Experience of inspecting SMT PCBs.
• Ability to rework PCBs using SMT tools.
Highly desirable:
• Mechanically minded.
• Ability to calibrate the SMT machine.
• Ability to program and write programs for the SMT machine.
Behaviours:
• Team player.
• Ability to organise own work.
• Good communication skills.
Production Operative (electro/mechanical) (VAC-52) Click here for full job description
Department: Production
Location: Hereford, HR2 9NE
Working hours: Full time, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday
Job type: Temporary at first with possibility of leading onto permanent employment
Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, the Production Operative will take on an active position in ETL's Production Department for electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies. You will work within the Assembly Team to produce goods ready for dispatch to customers.
Training will be provided for the right candidate.
Main duties & areas of responsibility:
• Broad range of activities, including wiring, electro-mechanical assembly and PCB population.
• Assembly of electronic and electro-mechanical products.
• Self-inspection of work undertaken to ensure quality.
This is not an exhaustive list of activities covered by this job description.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience:
Desirable:
• Previous experience/knowledge of electronic equipment assembly.
• Ability to work accurately and to read drawings accurately.
• Ability to proficiently use hand tools.
• Previous relevant experience (soldering, electrical wiring, mechanical assembly, PCB Build, SMT.)
• General mechanical understanding and interest.
• Ability to read and recognise electronic components.
• IT literate.
Behaviours:
• Good team player.
• Willing to learn new skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Flexible and conscientious.
Contact Details
Please contact us if you would like further information on any of the current vacancies
ETL Systems Ltd
Coldwell Radio Station
Madley
Hereford
HR2 9NE
Tel: +44-(0)-1981-259-020
Fax: +44-(0)-1981-259-021
E-mail: careers@etlsystems.com
Web: www.etlsystems.com
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