Avionics Test Technician – Meritus Farnborough
Meritus is recruiting for Avionics Test Technicians on a 6‑month initial contract, supporting a groundbreaking satellite programme based in Farnborough, Hampshire. The role sits within a highly innovative engineering and flight test environment focused on the development, integration and operational validation of advanced aerospace platforms. Pay is £31.16 per hour.
Key Responsibilities
* Support verification and validation activities for avionics and electrical systems.
* Execute structured test procedures in line with defined test requirements and safety processes.
* Fault find and troubleshoot across avionics and electrical systems.
* Wire harnesses, instrumentation, sensors and test equipment within controlled engineering environments.
* Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and programme teams to test activities.
* Identify issues, inconsistencies or risks within test procedures and provide feedback for improvement.
* Capture, document and communicate test results clearly and accurately.
* Support test readiness activities and contribute to risk identification prior to execution.
* Maintain compliance with ESD‑safe working practices and engineering quality standards.
* Support environmental and functional testing activities where required.
Essential Experience
* Experience as a test technician, integration technician or in an engineering test environment.
* Exposure to avionics, aerospace, electronics or complex electrical systems.
* Understanding of structured testing and verification activities.
* Experience working from test procedures and engineering documentation.
* Familiarity with electrical test equipment, wiring harnesses and instrumentation systems.
* Strong awareness of safe working practices and controlled engineering environments.
* Good communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally with engineering and operational teams.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability.
* High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Desirable Experience
* Aerospace or defence sector experience.
* Experience with environmental testing such as thermal, vibration or vacuum testing.
* Familiarity with aerospace environmental standards such as DO‑160 or MIL‑STD‑810.
* Electrical troubleshooting capability.
* Exposure to automated testing or scripting activities.
* Experience supporting prototype or experimental aerospace systems.
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