Job 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:

Hardware and software setup, operation, and data capture Data analysis and reporting Product quality assurance and root cause analysis Training, demonstrations, and marketing support
Responsibilities:
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:

Essential:

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

Preferred:

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