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Oxford Space Systems develops innovative deployable antennas for Space. Our aim is to be the global leader in this field, providing effective solutions today for the space-based services of the future. We are leveraging innovations from beyond the space sector to make our antennas smaller, lighter and cheaper than traditional designs.
This is an exciting time to join us as we scale up for the future, having already delivered multiple systems for operational satellites with in-orbit deployment success, and significant investment in our facilities with a state-of-the-art head office at Harwell and a bespoke manufacturing facility in Abingdon.
The role
It’s an exciting time at OSS as we continue to work on many new product opportunities and establish flight model product lines. To support that effort, and as our business grows, we are looking to recruit a Test Technician.
This is a unique opportunity to work closely with our expert teams across our innovative product portfolios, testing products for mechanical and thermal sub-system and system level functionality, safety, compliance and performance. This role will be responsible for assembling test set ups, conducting prescribed tests, and compiling reports on the finding and test data, providing recommendations at a technical or procedural level for improvements as needed. This role will also ensure test equipment is maintained in accordance with the schedule and remains in good working order.
You are likely to be an experienced test technician already, proficient with test procedures and protocols coupled with knowledge of testing equipment specifically thermal vacuum chambers, laser scanner, Climatic chambers and tensile test machine. You will also have excellent report writing and analysis skills as well as being a team player with excellent relationship building skills along with the aptitude to solve challenging problems and deliver to project deadlines.
If you have the relevant skills and experience, are proactive, enthusiastic and want to make a significant contribution to a growing and exciting company, then we want to hear from you.
In return we offer a competitive salary, exciting career opportunities, the ability to work flexibly, as well as 28 days basic holiday plus bank holidays and contributory pension scheme.
To learn more about the role and to apply go to the link above.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Manufacturing and Engineering
* Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing and Space Research and Technology
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