Junior Research & Development Support Technician
Company
Location
Stoke-On-Trent, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/22/2025
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Description
Overview
Rapiscan Systems is an industry leader in detection technology, providing cargo and vehicle inspection systems and services for ports, borders, military, high-threat facilities, and checkpoints to help customers combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. We offer a broad array of scanning system configurations that leverage low-, medium-, and high-energy X-ray technology—or multiple X-ray technologies—to address each customer’s unique security application requirements. Our commitment to excellence in imaging performance, innovative design, and uncompromising quality ensures our solutions consistently deliver best-in-class imaging, high reliability, and operator satisfaction, to help customers find threats and contraband with ease and confidence.
Role Overview
We’re looking for a Junior R&D Support Technician to join our Cargo Research Team. This hands-on role involves supporting the development of new imaging technologies through hardware testing, integration, and validation in our X-ray Imaging Laboratory.
You’ll Contribute To
Qualifications
Rapiscan Systems is an industry leader in detection technology, providing cargo and vehicle inspection systems and services for ports, borders, military, high-threat facilities, and checkpoints to help customers combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. We offer a broad array of scanning system configurations that leverage low-, medium-, and high-energy X-ray technology—or multiple X-ray technologies—to address each customer’s unique security application requirements. Our commitment to excellence in imaging performance, innovative design, and uncompromising quality ensures our solutions consistently deliver best-in-class imaging, high reliability, and operator satisfaction, to help customers find threats and contraband with ease and confidence.
Role Overview
We’re looking for a Junior R&D Support Technician to join our Cargo Research Team. This hands-on role involves supporting the development of new imaging technologies through hardware testing, integration, and validation in our X-ray Imaging Laboratory.
You’ll Contribute To
- Hardware and software setup, operation, and data capture
- Data analysis and reporting
- Product quality assurance and root cause analysis
- Training, demonstrations, and marketing support
- Assist in testing X-ray imaging subcomponents, including setup, data capture, and analysis
- Assemble detector units for prototype testing
- Support QA and root cause analysis of returned or prototype units
- Contribute to engineering R&D for detector array solutions
- Ensure safety systems are operational and exclusion zones are properly established
- Maintain up-to-date software and firmware in the lab
- Track and document testing results using appropriate software
- Support production, engineering, and commissioning teams with FATs and customer demos
Qualifications
- BTEC Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with tools, wiring, or mechanical assembly (via coursework, internships, or personal projects)
- Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical systems
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and procedures
- Familiarity with data acquisition systems or basic programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
- Exposure to lab environments or technical testing setups
- Interest in imaging systems, sensors, or electronics
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