Cartridge & Rocket Motor Technician

Mobile Technical Staff; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge aerospace company in Chalgrove seeks a Cartridge and Rocket Motor Technician. You will work hands-on with critical components ensuring aerospace safety. Responsibilities include conducting X-Ray inspections, proof testing, and collaborating within a supportive team. Ideal candidates have experience in NDT or technical roles and strong analytical skills, with desirable familiarity in digital X-ray systems. Competitive benefits offered including a pension scheme and personalized training.

Benefits

Highly competitive pension scheme

Life Assurance

Personalized training plan

Healthcare Cash Plan

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Workplace Nursery Benefit

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar NDT or technical role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with inspection procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct X-Ray and leak testing on cartridge systems.
• Assemble cartridges following precise instructions.
• Collaborate with engineers and production control.

Skills

Detail-driven

Technical challenges

Data analysis

Self-inspection skills

Team collaboration

Education

Level 1 ASNT Radiography certification

Tools

Digital X-ray systems

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Cartridge and Rocket Motor Technician
Location: Chalgrove, Oxfordshire
Contract Type: Full-time Permanent
Shift-based from January 2026
Standard hours until the end of 2025

Be part of a mission that saves lives.

Imagine going to work each day knowing your skills directly contribute to protecting aircrew flying the world s most advanced military aircraft. That s the mission you ll be part of as a Cartridge and Rocket Motor Technician within our friendly and supportive Operations team.

Based in Chalgrove, Oxfordshire, this is your opportunity to join a pioneering company at the cutting edge of aerospace safety technology.

What You ll Be Doing

You ll work hands-on with some of the most critical components in our life-saving technology. Your responsibilities will include:

• X-Ray Inspection Using digital radiography (DR) and CT to detect anomalies or incorrect assembly in cartridge and rocket motor systems.
• Proof Testing Setting up and firing cartridges and motors to ensure reliability, followed by data analysis.
• Leak Testing Measuring helium escape rates using mass spectrometry to strict limits.
• Visual Inspection Ensuring all products meet exact engineering specifications.
• Cartridge Assembly Following precise instructions to assemble category 1 cartridges.
• Part Marking & Packing Ensuring everything is correctly marked and packed according to regulatory standards.
• Manufacturing Support Transporting materials, assisting with tooling, and supporting production needs.
• Collaboration Working alongside engineers, quality teams, stores, and production control to solve problems and drive performance.

Your Work Schedule

• Now to End of 2025:
  Standard hours:
  Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:45
  Friday 08:00 to 12:00

• From January 2026:
  Shift pattern:
  4 days on / 4 days off
  08:00 to 17:30 (177 shifts per year, including bank holidays)
  Shift allowance applies from 2026 onward.

Who We re Looking For

We re seeking proactive, detail-driven individuals who enjoy technical challenges and working in a team. You ll bring:

• Experience in a similar NDT or technical role
• Strong data analysis and self-inspection skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and route cards
• Level 1 ASNT Radiography certification (desirable)
• Experience with digital X-ray systems and mass spectrometry (desirable)
• Familiarity with inspection procedures, ATPs, and QAI standards (desirable)

What you ll get:

• Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme
• 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
• Personalised training and development plan
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (until the swap to shift)
• Occupational Health team
• Workplace Nursery Benefit scheme
• Cycle to work scheme including e-bikes
• Martin-Baker Plus (Discounts Platform)
• Finish at 12pm (until the swap to shift)

Apply online now, or please call Francesca on (phone number removed) for more details!