Prototype Technician

Prototype Technician £30,000 - £40,000 + Bonus + Share Scheme + Monday-Friday + Company Benefits Southampton Are you a hands-on Prototype Technician with experience in electronics, wiring, assembly, or model building? Do you want to work on cutting-edge unmanned vehicle and advanced prototype projects within a growing engineering business at the forefront of innovation? This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist 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, operating and maintaining 3D printers, supporting motor and electrical testing activities, 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 on unique projects where no two days are the same. The Role * Assemble, wire, solder, and test electrical and electronic prototype systems * Operate, maintain, and optimise 3D printing equipment and printed components * Support electrical, motor, and system testing activities, recording and reporting results * Build and modify scaled RC model aircraft and prototype platforms * Work with balsa, plywood, foam, CNC-machined, and laser-cut components * Assist with the assembly and setup of test benches and development rigs * Support workshop organisation, documentation, and ongoing prototype development activities The Person * Experience with wiring, cabling, soldering, and practical electronic or mechanical assembly * Hands-on workshop, prototype, manufacturing, or engineering technician experience * Experience with RC model building, hobby engineering, or similar practical projects beneficial * Familiarity with 3D printing and prototype manufacturing processes * Commutable to Southampton Reference: BBBH25591C Keywords: 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