Electronics Compliance & Certification Technician

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) are a market leader in its domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are respected, established and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base.

The company has a global impact in the marine domain by leading the next generation of Maritime Domain Awareness 'MDA' technologies, products and systems that significantly enhance, security, safety and environment protection and sustainability. Our customers are worldwide and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners.

SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and are constantly seeking to innovate to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work where talented hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine world.

The Electronics Compliance & Certification Technician is responsible for planning, coordinating, and tracking product compliance and verification testing activities to ensure products meet regulatory, industry, customer, and company requirements.

The role acts as the central point of contact between engineering teams, external test laboratories, certification bodies, quality departments, and project stakeholders. The Electronics Compliance & Certification Technician ensures that compliance testing is completed on schedule, documentation is maintained, and certification activities are delivered efficiently.

For marine electronic products, including AIS transceivers, the role involves organising regulatory approvals, type approval testing, environmental qualification, EMC testing, and ongoing compliance maintenance.

The role of Electronics Compliance & Certification Technician is primarily based from our Bristol office, but you must be willing to travel to our offices in Midsomer Norton until Qtr2 2027, the role has good flexibility for Hybrid working. This role will also require travel to our customers, supplier and test labs as required by the business.

Responsibilities - Electronics Compliance & Certification Technician - not exhaustive:

Compliance Coordination

Coordinate product certification and compliance activities from development through to product release within the project timelines Prepare and Maintain compliance schedules and certification plans Monitor progress of regulatory testing activities Liaise with certification bodies, notified bodies, and test laboratories

Test Planning & Management

Schedule laboratory testing and product evaluations Arrange quotations for testing activities, obtain best pricing, and raise purchase orders Coordinate EMC, environmental, RF, safety, and performance testing Prepare test samples, supporting equipment, and documentation and track test progress to then communicate status updates to stakeholders Maintain records of test results and any/all corrective actions

Site & Field Test Support

Travel to customers, suppliers, and test sites to support product testing and certification activities, as required by the business Coordinate equipment, test documentation, and resources required for site testing activities and assist engineers with the setup, execution, and monitoring of laboratory and field-based tests Organise on-site support during EMC, environmental, RF, integration, and acceptance testing as required Report back on test results, observations, and non-conformities, ensuring accurate reporting and traceability

Documentation Control

Maintain compliance and certification records for all SRT products Organise and manage: Test reports, Certificates, Declarations of Conformity, Technical files, Compliance matrices, Risk assessments, etc Ensure documentation is controlled and stored in accordance with company procedures

Regulatory Support

Monitor regulatory changes affecting products and target markets Prepare certification submissions and maintain certification registers and renewal schedules

Project Coordination

Attend project review meetings and provide compliance status updates Track actions resulting from certification and test activities and escalate risks that could impact project delivery or certification approval

Requirements - Electronics Compliance & Certification Technician - not exhaustive:

Essential - BTEC Level 3+, HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Electronics, Scientific Discipline, or Similar Qualification in Compliance, Project Management or Quality Systems Knowledge of consumer or marine electronics, or radio communication systems Experience coordinating testing activities, or certification programmes Experience gaining certifications for consumer electronics including UKCA, RED, and FCC

Benefits Package

Excellent salary and package Private health care Career Development opportunities

SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community