Instrumentation Test Technician: Data Acquisition & Lab Work

Cambridge Aerospace; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and stock"+"

Job summary

Cambridge Aerospace seeks a hands-on Instrumentation Technician to prepare, install and verify sensors and measurement probes for engineering tests at Cambridge.

You will route cables, terminate and label wiring, configure data acquisition systems and support environmental, vibration and thermal test campaigns while monitoring data quality.

This fast-paced role offers hands-on lab work, opportunities to grow practical skills and contribute to critical aerospace projects.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with instrumentation, electronics or lab systems.
• Able to use basic hand tools and electrical test equipment.
• Understanding of voltage, current, resistance and continuity.
• Able to follow wiring diagrams, test instructions and safety procedures.
• Methodical fault-finding with attention to detail when wiring and labeling.
• Comfortable using computers to configure equipment and record test data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, install and verify instrumentation for test activities.
• Route, terminate, label and check instrumentation cables.
• Configure data acquisition equipment and signal conditioning units.
• Support environmental, vibration, thermal, and system tests.
• Carry out fault-finding across sensors and test gear.
• Capture and maintain test data, records and calibration information.

Skills

Instrumentation experience

Hand tools

Electrical testing

Wiring diagrams

Fault finding

Data recording

Computer skills

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Crimping

Soldering

Cable preparation

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Cambridge Aerospace seeks a hands-on Instrumentation Technician to prepare, install and verify sensors and measurement probes for engineering tests at Cambridge.

You will route cables, terminate and label wiring, configure data acquisition systems and support environmental, vibration and thermal test campaigns while monitoring data quality.

This fast-paced role offers hands-on lab work, opportunities to grow practical skills and contribute to critical aerospace projects.