Test Technician

IC Resources; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the space industry seeks a Test Technician to join their team. You'll be responsible for testing innovative products used in low Earth orbit satellites. This role offers mentorship and the chance to contribute to exciting projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in testing, report writing, and problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic startup environment with a focus on space technology and employee well-being.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Share options after probation

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Space, Nuclear or Aerospace.
• Proficient in test procedures and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Test products for mechanical and thermal sub-system functionality.
• Responsible for preparing and conducting prescribed tests.
• Accountable for the safe operation of the test equipment.

Skills

Test procedures

Report writing

Document analysis

Problem solving

Tools

Thermal vacuum chambers

Laser scanner

MS Office

Job description

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We are seeking a Test Technician to join the test and MAIT team of our client in the space industry. Their technology is used in low Earth orbit satellites, helping drive advances in Earth observation, telecommunications, and the opportunity to contribute to real missions that are launched into space. As a Test Technician, your main responsibility will be to test their portfolio of exciting products. You will work alongside test engineers and MAIT team, leading to better mentorship, exposure, and a stronger sense of ownership over products. This will include scheduling, conducting and writing up testing activities as detailed in the test procedures.

Skills needed for the Test Technician:

• Prior experience as a Test Technician, ideally in Space, Nuclear or Aerospace
• Proficient in test procedures and protocols
• Report writing and document analysis skills
• Knowledge of testing equipment e.g. Thermal vacuum chambers, thermal chamber, laser scanner
• Proficient with MS Office
• Proactive and innovative approach to problem solving presenting findings and solutions

Key Responsibilities for the Test Technician:

• Test products for mechanical and thermal sub-system and system-level functionality, safety, capabilities, compliance and performance
• Responsible for preparing and conducting prescribed tests
• Assemble test setups, thermal, mechanical, RF, and electronic/electrical
• Accountable for the safe operation of the test equipment and hardware
• Support the creation and maintenance

Why join as a Test Technician?

You would be a great fit for this company if you have a passion for space technology, innovation, and working in a dynamic startup environment. The company offers an Employee Assistance Programme which includes a range of benefits that contribute to employee wellbeing and share options after successful completion of probationary period.

If you'd like to learn more about this role or others, please get in touch with Zoe Cane at IC Resources to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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