Principal Aerospace Test Technician (4-on/4-off)

Morson Talent; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge are currently seeking a Principal Test Technician for our large aerospace client based in Edinburgh on a contracting basis. This role involves hands-on fault diagnosis of high-technology systems and test equipment in a defence/manufacturing environment.

You will work on test methods and documentation, interpret technical drawings and circuit diagrams, and collaborate with systems and electronics engineers to resolve integration issues on complex systems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on fault diagnosis of high-technology aerospace systems.
• Experience with test equipment and associated documentation.
• Familiar with safety procedures in production environments.
• Knowledge of SPC for fault/trend diagnosis.
• Experience working in cleanrooms and with precise handling.

Responsibilities

• Test and fault diagnose complex system-level products in aerospace/defence manufacturing.
• Identify and pursue improvements to test equipment, methods and docs.
• Interpret test specifications, technical drawings and circuit diagrams.
• Perform Electrical Safety, Product Acceptance, Vibration, Thermal and RF testing.
• Maintain proactive communication with Project, Quality and Engineering teams.
• Ensure standard handover procedures across all products.
• Maintain 5S areas with daily/weekly/monthly sign-off compliance.
• Collaborate closely with systems and electronics engineers to solve integration issues.

Skills

Measurement principles

Test equipment knowledge

Safety procedures

SPC experience

Cleanroom experience

Education

HND or above in engineering

Job description

Morson Edge are currently seeking a Principal Test Technician for our large aerospace client based in Edinburgh on a contracting basis. This role involves hands-on fault diagnosis of high-technology systems and test equipment in a defence/manufacturing environment.

You will work on test methods and documentation, interpret technical drawings and circuit diagrams, and collaborate with systems and electronics engineers to resolve integration issues on complex systems.