Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Hertfordshire
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Join a specialist defence technology firm where the work is genuinely high impact, building secure communications and data systems that operate in complex, real‑world environments.
Opportunities to get hands-on with advanced tech (AI, cyber, comms) and see it deployed in live, mission-critical settings rather than just theory.
Important: Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain BPSS security clearance and as a minimum be living in the UK for at least 5 years.
Working: 9-day fortnight with every other Friday off
Join the team in Hertfordshire, a specialist engineering site focused on deployable, high-performance communications tech the kind used when standard networks go down or don't exist. It's very hands-on, with teams designing and delivering systems that are used in real-world operations globally.
Overview
As a Prototype Wire Person, you will work as part of a small, collaborative team to produce high-quality communication equipment, ensuring all work meets required standards and delivery timescales.
Main responsibilities:
Carry out electro-mechanical assembly
Build sub-assemblies and complete systems in line with engineering drawings and build procedures
Monitor product quality throughout the build process, contributing to continuous improvement against production targets
Panel wiring
Cable assembly and crimping
Rack wiring
PCB assembly
Assembly and rework of components
Wiring of test boxes
Soldering, including through-hole and surface-mount components
Ensure the security of information in line with organisational information security policiesExperience needed:
Proven experience in electrical/mechanical assembly and wiring, including prototype wiring
High attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining quality standards and the ability to work independently
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, following procedures accurately
A proactive mindset, with a willingness to learn and develop
Eligibility to obtain and maintain the required security clearance (BPSS)