Space & Vibration Environmental Test Engineer — Flexible Hours

Airbus Defence and Space; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited is seeking a professional Vibration Test Engineer to join a close-knit team on space and defence projects. You will conduct environmental and electrical tests on spacecraft systems, manage test instrumentation, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role focuses on high-precision testing in a hands-on, site-based environment with opportunities for career progression within a dynamic aerospace group.

Qualifications

• Proven working knowledge in a test environment, including electrical/electronic, Thermal Vacuum and mechanical testing within either an automated or manual test environment, with competent software skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform Environmental test and Electrical testing of Spacecraft Systems and components from preparation of equipment and documentation, test execution and extensive recording of data, lessons learnt, test procedures and reporting.
• Maintain test instrumentation, facilities and equipment.
• Ensure strict compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards
• Configure, instrument, and manage test operations using facilities like Thermal Vacuum, Climatic, Vibration, and Shock testing to ensure high-value, high-precision assemblies to achieve strict test requirements.

Skills

Electrical testing knowledge

Thermal Vacuum testing

Mechanical testing

Test instrumentation

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering based HNC/HND or equivalent experience

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited is seeking a professional Vibration Test Engineer to join a close-knit team on space and defence projects. You will conduct environmental and electrical tests on spacecraft systems, manage test instrumentation, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role focuses on high-precision testing in a hands-on, site-based environment with opportunities for career progression within a dynamic aerospace group.