Electronics Technician - Calibration

Electronics Technician – Calibration

Location: Langley, UK
Business Unit: AMETEK MRO – Muirhead Avionics & AVTECH

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and technically capable Electronics Technician – Calibration to join our specialist Calibration Laboratory at AMETEK MRO. The role supports the accuracy, traceability and compliance of avionics and electronic test equipment, operating to UKAS‑accredited standards within a highly regulated aerospace environment.

You will work with precision measurement systems and traceable instrumentation to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, supporting both internal and customer‑facing calibration activities.

Key Responsibilities

* Perform calibration of RF and electronic test equipment using approved procedures

* Calibrate equipment including battery analysers, chargers and air data test sets

* Complete calibration certificates, reports and supporting documentation accurately

* Support UKAS and accreditation audits, ensuring ongoing compliance

* Develop and maintain measurement uncertainty budgets where required

* Diagnose equipment failures and carry out corrective actions prior to re‑calibration

* Undertake component‑level repairs to restore full test equipment functionality

* Maintain high standards of workmanship, organisation and laboratory discipline

Experience & Skills

* Previous experience in an electronics or calibration role within a regulated environment

* Sound understanding of calibration principles, metrology and RF fundamentals

* Hands‑on experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and pulse generators

* Strong working knowledge of BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017

* Ability to fault‑find and repair electronic and RF equipment at component level

* Competent interpreting circuit diagrams and technical documentation

* Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and compliance

* Able to work independently and collaboratively within a technical team

Qualifications

* Technical qualification (Degree, HND or HNC preferred)

* Recognised trade qualification or relevant military training is advantageous

Benefits

* Equipsme medical expenses insurance

* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* On‑site parking

* Death in Service benefit (4x salary)

* Group Personal Pension Plan

* Perkbox access following probation

* Employee wellbeing, engagement and professional development initiatives

About Muirhead Avionics & AVTECH

Muirhead Avionics has over 70 years of experience delivering OEM‑approved avionics MRO, modifications and test equipment support to fixed‑ and rotary‑wing operators worldwide from its Langley facility. AVTECH provides advanced avionics MRO services across Airbus and Boeing platforms, supporting a wide range of critical cockpit and navigation systems