Rapiscan Systems
Junior Research & Development Support Technician - Stoke on Trent
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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
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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
- Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
- Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
Essential 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
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
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NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “OSI”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.
OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions:
- (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services;
- (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems;
- (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.
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