Thermal Vacuum & Electrical Test Engineer

Description:

Role Overview
A challenging role undertaking a full range of engineering activities within the Environmental test and Electrical test skill areas, where the primary role is to configure and undertake test operations on space equipment (predominantly on SADM & ADTM mechanisms) using specialist test equipment and facilities to meet customer quality test standards and requirements. A minimum of 3 years test engineering experience an engineering based HNC/HND would be desirable.

Responsibilities
• Use of proprietary test equipment, ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) and MAIT facilities to achieve test specification requirements.
• Run Tests - Use of facilities to achieve test specification requirements.
• Design and manufacture of bespoke test setups.
• Mechanical operations on test facilities to support desired test setup.
• Review and analysis of post test data.
• Compiling of test data, producing test certification and reports.
• Responsible for the production of local documentation (LDS).
• Maintain test instrumentation, facilities and equipment.
• Ensure the adherence to 5S cleanroom disciplines and practices. Ensuring a safe working environment.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Liaise with internal and external customers about their projects.
• Responsible for delivering On Time, On Cost and On Quality.
• Perform Monthly Audits with EVT admin when required

Skill Set

Essential
• Working knowledge within test environment.
• Knowledge of the electrical / mechanical testing of high value high precision assemblies.
• Understanding and practical application of Health & Safety regulations.
• Experience in a bespoke test and manufacturing environment within the electrical/ mechanical industries under high quality control.
• Computer Literacy – especially in Microsoft office software.
• Engineering knowledge – the ability to understand and use both mechanical and electrical formulae.
• Understanding of technical documents (drawings, procedures, technical notes)
• Understand general engineering practices utilised in the Aerospace industry.
• A professional attitude and can work well in a team
• Be prepared to be flexible in working hours, the test lab covers 24hours a day so ability to cover varying shifts is essential.
• Self-motivated and able to learn quickly through on-the-job experience.
• Knowledge of Electrical test techniques/systems & Space environmental conditions in a test environment.
• Working Knowledge of Cryo-cooler systems
• Knowledge of Thermal Vacuum techniques/systems & Space environmental conditions in a test environment.

Desirable
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Vibration, Shock, Vacuum & Climatic test techniques/systems
• Knowledge of Test & Measurement Instrumentation methods.
• Knowledge of signal processing/analysis
• To be willing and adaptable to learn new skills