Hands-On Space Hardware Design & Test Engineer

Alexander Associates; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Associates is seeking a hands-on Design & Test Engineer to drive the design, development, integration and testing of advanced hardware for the space sector.

The role involves taking requirements through to test, developing methods and equipment, working with instrumentation and analysing real-world data to understand hardware performance. You’ll work with mechanical, electrical, controls and systems engineers throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Hands-on design and test experience in complex hardware.
• Experience with test rigs, instrumentation and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex engineering hardware and test solutions.
• Plan and carry out functional and performance testing.
• Develop test rigs, fixtures and test equipment.

Skills

Design & test

Mechanical

Electromechanical

Test instrumentation

Data acquisition

LabVIEW

Aerospace

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Test rigs

DAQ hardware

Job description

Alexander Associates is seeking a hands-on Design & Test Engineer to drive the design, development, integration and testing of advanced hardware for the space sector.

The role involves taking requirements through to test, developing methods and equipment, working with instrumentation and analysing real-world data to understand hardware performance. You’ll work with mechanical, electrical, controls and systems engineers throughout the lifecycle.