MOOG Control Systems Engineer

Morson Edge; Filton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Test Technologist to support their Structures Test Team. You will be responsible for conducting critical structural tests, designing and calibrating test rigs, and ensuring adherence to the Structures Test Process. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of MOOG Control Systems and experience with Aerotest Software. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to both serial programmes and R&D activities within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of MOOG Control System.
• Ability using Aerotest Software for test management.
• Design and maintenance of servo-hydraulic control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform critical structural tests across various levels.
• Secure adherence to the Structures Test Process.
• Design and setup of control and data acquisition systems.
• Calibration of test equipment.

Skills

MOOG Control System knowledge

Aerotest Software

Servo-hydraulic control systems

Tools

HBK Catman

Job description

Our engineering Test Technologists, in the Structures Test Team, support serial programmes and research & development activities, within a field or engineering discipline, through the application of known engineering principles and practices. They develop new test rigs, test methods/processes and tools by delivering specialisms in:

Primary Skills

• Strong working knowledge of MOOG Control System (system architecture/connection, calibration and PIO tuning)
• Ability using Aerotest Software (Test Manager, Test Explorer, SmartBAR)
• Design, maintenance and operation of servo‑hydraulic control systems

Desirable Skills

• Operation of standard universal test machines
• Experience using HBK Catman

Responsibilities

• Work on critical structural tests from level 6 (Material Coupons) to level 2 (Large Structural Assemblies) of the test pyramid and other business critical projects.
• Secure adherence to the Structures Test Process and respect of all transnational processes, methods and tools.
• Design and setup of the control and data acquisition systems of the test.
• Design and setup of hydraulic loading systems for test rigs.
• Performance of structural tests.
• Calibration of equipment.

Required Skills

• Control system experience.
• Operating test rigs.
• Experience using MOOG Control System.
• Experience using Aerotest Software.