Electrical Test Operations Engineer
Pay Rate: £35.00 per hour (Umbrella) + uplift of 20%
Location: Harwell, Oxfordshire
Contract: 12 months (possible extension)
Hours: average 38 hours per week
Work Pattern : Shifts - must be flexible to changing shift patterns (including weekends and 24/7 coverage as required)
Security Clearance: Must have current SC clearance or be eligible for SC
IR35: Inside IR35
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Test Operator to join a leading space and high-tech manufacturing project. You will be responsible for executing electrical and functional test procedures on engineering test benches and flight spacecraft, supporting both preparation and execution of tests in a cleanroom environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Execute electrical and functional test procedures on engineering test benches, flight spacecraft and payloads
* Prepare electrical test setups, make electrical measurements, and execute functional tests
* Use Central Checkout System (CCS), Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), and Spacecraft Check Out Equipment (SCOE)
* Validate test aids, update procedures, raise work orders, and prepare test documentation
* Support development and debugging of automated test procedures (ATP)
* Assist with electrical integration, automated/manual tests at unit, subsystem, and system level
* Support environmental and launch test campaigns
* Support department operations, including equipment calibration and logistics
Skills & Experience Required
* Knowledge of spacecraft electrical systems and harnesses
* Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems (Data Handling, Power, Thermal, etc.)
* Competence with electrical and RF test equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, signal generator, power meter, network analyser, etc.)
* Computer skills for test documentation; experience with Digital Design and Manufacturing Systems (DDMS) beneficial
* Experience updating test sequences/scripts for spacecraft tests from CCS
* Awareness of cleanroom disciplines
* Experience in electrical integration, test equipment, and environmental/launch campaigns
Education & Training
* Minimum HNC or NVQ Level 4 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience, 5+ years)
Additional Details
* Full-time, on-site role
* Shift work
* Two-stage interview process (telephone and on-site)
To apply: Please submit an up to date copy of your CV to be considered for this position. For more information please email Ellie at Carbon60 at ellie.lunenkay@carbon60global.com