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
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.
- 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. xjlbheb
For more information please call Ellie at Carbon60 on Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG
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