Principal Technician, Testing & Qualification

About the role

HALCON, part of EDGE, is looking for a Senior Technician - Testing & Qualification to support the development, verification and qualification of advanced Electro-Optical (EO) Seeker Systems. The role provides hands-on technical support for testing, integration, troubleshooting and qualification throughout the product lifecycle, including preparing and running complex tests, operating specialist equipment and documenting results.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, configure and maintain test setups, instrumentation, fixtures, cables and equipment for EO seeker testing.
• Run component, subsystem and system-level tests according to approved procedures and engineering instructions.
• Support seeker assembly, integration, installation and configuration during development and qualification programs.
• Operate EO test equipment, laboratory instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Perform functional inspections, verification checks and basic troubleshooting of seekers and test setups.
• Capture test data and results accurately and keep comprehensive test documentation.
• Help engineers investigate faults, analyse root causes and resolve hardware or test issues.
• Support environmental, performance, qualification, verification and field testing.
• Check calibration status and serviceability of test equipment, and keep the lab ready.
• Ensure correct identification, handling, configuration control and traceability of units under test, and comply with laboratory, ESD, laser safety, quality and operational procedures.

Required profile

• Diploma or equivalent in Electronics, Electrical, Electro-Mechanical or Instrumentation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in testing and qualification, electrical and electronic systems, electro-mechanical systems, instrumentation laboratories, and system integration and troubleshooting.
• Preferred: experience in defence, aerospace, avionics, EO, missile systems or similar high-tech industries, and exposure to qualification, environmental, verification or acceptance testing.
• English proficiency is required.

Required skills

• Hands-on system assembly, integration and testing, and test setup preparation.
• Operation of electronic test equipment and instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Fault finding, troubleshooting and technical reporting.
• Reading technical drawings, schematics and test procedures.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

What we offer

• Competitive, tax-free salaries.
• Benefits that may include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for children.
• A learning academy and digital learning platforms, career support and collaboration with global colleagues.