Cryogenic Test Engineer

Ampira Energy Limited; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampira Energy Limited is expanding its engineering team and seeks an experienced Test & Development Engineer to support next-generation electrical and propulsion technologies. The role involves hands-on testing of prototype hardware alongside electrical, mechanical and thermal engineers.

You will build and operate specialist test rigs, plan and execute tests at cryogenic temperatures, and analyse results to guide design decisions while maintaining rigorous safety and technical records.

Qualifications

• Experience in experimental, development or laboratory testing.
• Practical knowledge of cryogenic or low-temperature systems.
• Confidence working with instrumentation and measurement equipment.
• Test-rig development, commissioning or modification experience.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• An engineering, physics or related technical background.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate specialist test equipment.
• Plan testing for prototype components and assemblies.
• Configure sensors, instrumentation and data-acquisition equipment.
• Carry out electrical and thermal measurements at low temperatures.
• Investigate test failures and unusual results.
• Analyse findings and communicate recommendations to the engineering team.
• Maintain safe working methods and clear technical records.

Skills

Experimental testing

Instrumentation & measurement

Troubleshooting

Engineering background

Education

Engineering/Physics degree

Tools

Cryogenic equipment

Vacuum equipment

Pressure measurement

Flow measurement

Superconducting systems

Job description

Ampira Energy is supporting an advanced-engineering business that is expanding its engineering team and requires an experienced, specialist Test & Development Engineer. This hands-on role supports the development of next-generation electrical and propulsion technologies, creating and running practical tests on prototype hardware alongside electrical, mechanical and thermal engineers. The varied development position covers experimental equipment, instrumentation, testing, fault investigation and results analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and operate specialist test equipment.
• Plan testing for prototype components and assemblies.
• Configure sensors, instrumentation and data-acquisition equipment.
• Carry out electrical and thermal measurements at low temperatures.
• Investigate test failures and unusual results.
• Analyse findings and communicate recommendations to the engineering team.
• Maintain safe working methods and clear technical records.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in experimental, development or laboratory testing.
• Practical knowledge of cryogenic or low-temperature systems.
• Confidence working with instrumentation and measurement equipment.
• Test-rig development, commissioning or modification experience.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• An engineering, physics or related technical background.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to vacuum equipment, liquid gases, superconducting systems, thermal testing, high-current equipment, pressure measurement or flow measurement.