Mechanical Fitter Propulsion Test Technician Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Expert Employment £35,0[...]

Gumtree; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join their Space Thruster Test team. This role involves working with high-pressure systems, instrumentation installation, and data analysis to support critical space propulsion tests. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology and contribute to space exploration efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience working with high-pressure gas and fluidic systems.
• Familiarity with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.
• Able to perform mechanical and steam vacuum systems checks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical skills

Propellant handling

Instrumentation calibration

Pressure control systems

Data collation

Education

Relevant technical degree or certification

Tools

High-pressure fluidic systems

Electrical measurement equipment

Job description

Mechanical Fitter Propulsion Test Technician

We are seeking a Mechanical Fitter to work as a Space Thruster Test Technician supporting Hot Fire Space Propulsion Testing programmes.

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

This role involves extensive work on high-pressure gas and fluidic systems, including interpretation of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams and the use of electrical and electronic measurement and testing equipment.

You will be working with satellite flight hardware, preparing space flight engines for testing, including instrumentation installation, mounting on test stands, post-test removal, and engine decontamination activities.