Aerospace Test & Development Technician

Safran; Pitstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Annual bonus and pay review

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme and life assurance

Professional development

Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant,

Bicycle storage and showers

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Test and Development Support Technician at our Pitstone site in Buckinghamshire. You will provide support, installation and maintenance to Engineering Test Rigs used to test and validate our Electrical Motors and Generators across aerospace applications.

Working with an experienced Technician, you will set up tests, prepare new equipment and help make parts to keep systems running for different customer requirements. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualifications like Wiring Regs, Mechanical apprenticeships, NVQs, or Electrical or Electronics Qualifications.
• Ability to use or learn Machining centres, such as CNC and Manual; Mills, Lathes, Grinders.
• Safe working and good attitude to HSE requirements.
• Experience with plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics.
• Experience with test equipment like Gauges, Meters, and Tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, installation and maintenance to Engineering Test Rigs.
• Set up tests and prepare new equipment for testing.
• Assist in making parts and equipment to keep systems running for customer needs.
• Work with an experienced Technician to develop skills; training provided.

Skills

Safe working practices

HSE compliance

Technical reading

Problem solving

Education

Wiring Regulations (Wiring Regs)

Mechanical apprenticeships

NVQs

Electrical or Electronics qualifications

Tools

CNC machining

Manual milling

Grinders

Lathes

Measuring gauges

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Safran is seeking a Test and Development Support Technician at our Pitstone site in Buckinghamshire. You will provide support, installation and maintenance to Engineering Test Rigs used to test and validate our Electrical Motors and Generators across aerospace applications.

Working with an experienced Technician, you will set up tests, prepare new equipment and help make parts to keep systems running for different customer requirements. Training will be provided.