Test Technician

We are partnering with a space company in the UK who, due to a increase in workload, are seeking an experienced Test Technician to join their team in Oxford, UK. Job Description: Testing products including scheduling, conducting and writing up test activities Test products for mechanical and thermal sub-system and system level functionality, safety, capabilities, compliance and performance Conduct electrical, RF, mechanical, thermal, thermal vacuum and vibration testing in accordance with the test protocol Responsible for preparing and conducting prescribed tests Assemble test setups, thermal, mechanical, RF and electronic/electrical, Responsible for the safe operation of the test equipment and hardware. Compile reports on findings and the testing data that has been collected providing recommendations and advice on the data as needed Maintaining and testing equipment regularly to ensure remains in good working order Writing test procedures and test protocols as required by the project / MAIT teams. Implement changes in test protocols as and when needed Make recommendations either at a technical or procedural level to improve test processes Build effective relationships with external test houses and attend suppliers to support external test needs Experience: Demonstrative experience as test technician ideally in a regulated industry (Space, Nuclear, Aerospace, ) Proficient in test procedures and protocols Report writing and document analysis skills Knowledge of testing equipment, specifically – Thermal vacuum chambers, thermal chamber, laser scanner, tensile tester • Excellent communication skills and proficient with MS Office • Excellent team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels • Proactive and innovative approach to problem solving presenting findings and solutions • Ability to plan and organise workload across multiple projects ensuring deadlines are met • Quality mindset with excellent attention to detail • Flexible approach to working hours as there may be occasional need for out of hours working due to test schedules and monitoring of ongoing tests • Knowledge of testing equipment, specifically RF vector analyser, and data loggers (including thermocouples, accelerometers) Modal testing and photogrammetry is desirable If you would like more information, please contact Yasmin Hamdy at yhamdycapital-staff.com

Location: Oxford, GB

Posted Date: 1/30/2025