(AIT) Electrical Test Operations Engineer
Join the European Foundation for Business Qualification (EFBQ) as an Electrical Test Operations Engineer. The role is based initially in Stevenage, moving to RAL NSTF, Oxfordshire from March 2026.
Location: Stevenage, moving to RAL NSTF, Oxfordshire (from March 2026)
Contract: 12 months, possible extension
Work Pattern: Shift-based, Monday-Sunday rotating days/late/nights
Security Clearance: SC required prior to starting
Industry: Space, Aerospace, High-Tech Manufacturing
Pay: £27.66 PAYE or £37.00 Umbrella per hour
Responsibilities
* Execute electrical and functional test procedures on engineering test benches and flight spacecraft.
* Prepare electrical test setups and conduct measurements in a cleanroom environment.
* Use Central Checkout Systems (CCS), Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) and SCOEs to run test campaigns.
* Validate test aids such as breakout boxes, cables and custom electrical interfaces.
* Update test procedures, raise work orders and produce clear test documentation and reports.
* Support the development and debugging of Automated Test Procedures (ATPs) using high-level scripting tools.
* Troubleshoot electrical faults and contribute to non-conformance investigations.
* Support environmental and launch test phases.
* Help design and manufacture electrical test aids and manage associated documentation.
* Contribute to departmental operations including calibration coordination, logistics and equipment control.
Qualifications
* Experience in electrical integration on test benches or spacecraft.
* Confident use of electrical and RF test equipment (e.g. DMMs, oscilloscopes, power meters, data bus monitors).
* Ability to run and update test sequences/scripts via CCS.
* Strong problem‑solving and fault‑finding skills.
* Experience writing reports, updating procedures and contributing to test reviews.
* Minimum HNC or NVQ Level 4 in Electrical Engineering, or 5+ years’ relevant experience.
Beneficial Experience
* Knowledge of spacecraft electrical architecture, harnessing and subsystems (e.g. data handling, thermal, AOCS, power systems).
* Basic programming or scripting experience for automated test sequences.
* Experience using Digital Design and Manufacturing Systems (DDMS).
* Familiarity with Windows/Linux and cleanroom working practices.
Additional Requirements
* Flexibility to support 24/7 shift patterns, including weekends.
* Willingness to travel within the UK for test campaigns.
* Eligibility for UK Eyes Only roles and ability to obtain SC clearance.
Benefits
* A positive, people‑first candidate experience.
* Ongoing feedback and transparency throughout the hiring process.
* Support from expert consultants who truly care about your progression.
* The opportunity to work on ambitious space‑engineering projects that directly contribute to mission success.
Why Join Through Guidant Global?
Guidant Global champions an open, inclusive and supportive environment. Through us, you'll benefit from a supportive, career‑focused partnership and the chance to contribute to real space missions.
Ready to Launch Your Next Career Move?
If you're passionate about engineering, enjoy solving complex problems and want to make a real contribution to the future of space technology, we'd love to hear from you.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Quality Assurance
* Industries: Civil Engineering
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