Mechanical Fitter Propulsion Test Technician

Expert Employment; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Aylesbury is seeking a Mechanical Fitter Propulsion Test Technician to support Hot Fire Space Propulsion Testing programmes. The role involves working with Test Engineers on site preparation and high-pressure gas systems, including instrumentation and test data review. The ideal candidate has experience with propulsion testing and understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams. This position offers the opportunity to work with satellite flight hardware and space flight engines.

Qualifications

• Experience in high pressure gas and fluidic systems.
• Knowledge of pressure control systems checks.
• Ability to interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Support Hot Fire Space Propulsion Testing programmes.
• Prepare satellite flight hardware for testing.
• Collate and review test data.

Skills

High pressure gas handling

Fluidic systems understanding

Instrumentation calibration

Piping and Instrumentation Diagram interpretation

Mechanical systems operation

Tools

Electrical measurement equipment

Electronic testing equipment

Job description

Mechanical Fitter Propulsion Test Technician

Mechanical Fitter required to work as a Space thruster Test Technician supporting Hot Fire Space Propulsion Testing programmes.

The successful application will work with Test Engineers on site preparation, propellant handling, propellant sampling, pressure control systems checks, mechanical and steam vacuum systems, instrumentation calibrations, steam boiler operation also the collation and review of test data.



There will be extensive work on high pressure gas and fluidic systems including interpretation and understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams and the use of electrical and electronic measurement and testing equipment.

You will be working with satellite flight hardware, the preparation of space flight engines for test.

Including instrumentation, installation on to the test stand, removal post hot fire test, and subsequent engine decontamination activities, etc.