Manufacturing Technician - Bedford
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.

The Role:
This role is pat of our Blue Bear Business Unit in Bedfordshire.
The Technician will be primarily tasked with the build, modification, and repair of uncrewed systems back at base, ensuring hardware is prepped to rigorous standards. While not involved in the direct operation of the system, this role will provide critical support in the field when required.



Success in this role will ensure all assemblies meet high-quality and safety standards while supporting rapid prototyping and ongoing maintenance cycles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preventative Maintenance & Assembly: Execute the mechanical and electrical assembly of uncrewed systems.
- Routine Care: Conduct thorough preventative maintenance on all systems to ensure optimal operational readiness and longevity.
- Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Perform complex fault-finding and diagnostics on malfunctioning hardware back at base.
- Repairs & Modifications: Implement necessary repairs, upgrades, and structural modifications to existing fleets based on engineering schematics.
- Field Support: Deploy to field testing sites as required to provide hands-on technical support, rapid repair, and hardware troubleshooting (excluding direct system operation).

Skills and Experience:
Essential Skills
- Proven background in mechanical or electrical assembly, ideally within an aerospace, robotics, or automotive environme

📌 Manufacturing Technician (Sevilla)
🏢 Saab UK
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