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  • Title:

    Electrical Test Engineer

  • Location:

    Oxfordshire

  • Salary:

    Up to £37 per hour

  • Contact:

    Thomas Duckett

  • Contact email:

    tduckett@belcan.com

  • Job ref:

    JO0000027474_1765982949

  • Published:

    about 21 hours ago

  • Duration:

    12 Months

  • Expiry date:

    2026-01-16

  • Startdate:

    17/12/2025

Electrical Test Operations Engineer

Location: Stevenage (moving to Oxfordshire in March 2026)
Shift Pattern: Up to 24/7 coverage, including weekends
Contract Type: 12 month contract inside IR35

Join a world-leading aerospace team and play a key role in testing spacecraft for future missions!

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Test Operations Engineer to support Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) activities on engineering test benches and flight spacecraft. This is a hands-on role in a cleanroom environment, ensuring spacecraft systems meet rigorous standards before launch.

What you'll do:

  • Execute electrical and functional test procedures on spacecraft and test benches.
  • Operate Central Checkout System (CCS), Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), and Spacecraft Checkout Equipment (SCOE).
  • Validate test aids, breakout boxes, and cables.
  • Update test procedures, raise work orders, and prepare detailed test reports.
  • Develop and debug automated test sequences using bespoke high-level software.
  • Support electrical integration and testing at unit, subsystem, and system levels.
  • Participate in environmental and launch test campaigns.
  • Assist with design and manufacture of electrical test aids and oversee procurement.

What we're looking for:

  • Essential:
    • Electrical integration experience on test benches or spacecraft.
    • Skilled in using electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, RF measurement tools, etc.).
    • Ability to execute and update test scripts via CCS.
    • Strong troubleshooting and fault investigation skills.
    • Minimum HNC or NVQ Level 4 in Electrical Engineering or 5+ years relevant experience.
  • Desirable:
    • Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems (Data Handling, Power Systems, Thermal Control, etc.).
    • Familiarity with data bus protocols (1553, SpaceWire).
    • Experience with scripting/programming for automated tests.
    • Awareness of cleanroom disciplines and willingness to work shifts/travel.

Interested? Apply now and help shape the future of space technology!

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan