Electrical Test Operations Engineer

ARM; Wytham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence and Aerospace company is seeking an Electrical Test Operations Engineer for a 12-month contract in Oxfordshire. The successful candidate will execute electrical test procedures on spacecraft and support in the development of test procedures. You will require a strong background in electrical test operations, familiarity with cleanroom environments, and an understanding of spacecraft subsystems. This position offers a competitive rate and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic and innovative company.

Qualifications

• Experience working in cleanrooms.
• Familiarity with test operations and procedures.
• Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Execute Electrical and Functional test procedures.
• Use Central Checkout System and test equipment.
• Validate test aids and update test documentation.
• Support development of Automatic Test procedures.
• Aid in spacecraft electrical integration.
• Support during environmental test and launch activities.

Skills

Electrical integration of equipment

Use of electrical test equipment

Executing test sequences/scripts

Electrical fault investigation

Environmental test campaigns

Updating test procedures

Experience with Digital Design and Manufacturing System

Job description

Electrical Test Operations Engineer

12 month contract. Based in Oxfordshire. Offering £37ph Inside IR35.

Do you have experience working in cleanrooms? Do you have experience in Test Operations? Do you want to work with an industry‑leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Electrical Test Operations Engineer, you will be working alongside a market‑leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

Responsibilities

• Execution of Electrical and Functional test procedures on Engineering test benches and flight spacecraft
• Use of the Central Checkout System (CCS), Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) and Spacecraft Check Out Equipment (SCOE) to support the test activities
• Validation of test aids, breakout boxes, cables etc.
• Test procedure updates, raising work orders, test reports, and other test documentation
• Support in the development and debug of Automatic Test procedures (ATP) using a bespoke high‑level Software language to test the spacecraft subsystems on a Satellite Simulator, test bench, or the spacecraft
• Supporting electrical integration, automated and manual tests at unit, subsystem & system level
• Spacecraft electrical test and support during environmental test and launch activities
• Support in the design and manufacture of electrical test aids, preparing drawings and manufacturing packs
• Support in the day‑to‑day running of the department with tasks such as test equipment recall for calibration, test campaign logistics, and possibly export rating

Skillset

• Electrical integration of equipment on a test bench or spacecraft
• Use of a wide range of electrical test equipment and test racks
• Executing test sequences/scripts on a test bench or spacecraft from a Central Checkout System (CCS)
• Electrical fault investigation and test debug
• Environmental and launch test campaigns
• Updating test procedures, writing work orders/plans, test reports, supporting test and non‑conformance reviews
• Experience in using a Digital Design and Manufacturing System (DDMS) to raise work order, plans etc.
• Basic knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and awareness, e.g. Data Handling, Packet Utilisation Standards, Data Bus Communications - 1553, Spacewire, Attitude & Orbital Control, Star Trackers, Gyros, Momentum Wheels, Power systems, batteries, Solar Arrays, Thermal Control, heaters, thermostats, etc.

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!