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Location: UK, Hertfordshire, Stevenage
Job type: Contract
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Contact: Mark Aizlewood
Sector: Aviation
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ROLE: Undertaking a full range of engineering activities within the environmental test skill area, where the primary role is to configure, instrument and undertake test operations on space equipment using specialist Thermal Vacuum, Climatic, Vibration and Shock testing facilities to meet customer quality test standards and requirements. The role requires theoretical and practical knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical testing within either an automated or manual test environment. Ideally seasoned in bespoke test and manufacturing environment within the electrical / mechanical industries under high quality control.

AT THE COAL FACE - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Use of facilities to achieve test specification requirements.
2. Design and manufacture of bespoke test setups and tooling.
3. Mechanical operations on test facilities to support desired test setup.
4. Review and analysis of post test data.
5. Compiling of test data, producing test certification and reports.
6. Responsible for the production of local documentation (LDS).
7. Maintain test instrumentation, facilities and equipment.
8. Ensure the adherence to 5S cleanroom disciplines and practices. Ensuring a safe working environment.
9. Support internal and external audits.
10. Liaise with internal and external customers about their projects.
11. Responsible for delivering On Time, On Cost and On Quality.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / PROVEN ABILITY

• The ability to understand and use both mechanical and electrical formulae (resistances, currents, power values, theoretical loads and bending moments).
• Understanding of technical documents (drawings, procedures, technical notes)
• Understand general engineering practices utilised in the Aerospace industry.
• Be prepared to be flexible in working hours, the test lab covers 24hours a day so ability to cover varying shifts is essential. (Shift premiums are in place).DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Understanding of Space environmental conditions would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Vibration, Shock, Vacuum & Climatic test techniques/systems
• Knowledge of Test & Measurement Instrumentation methods.
• Knowledge in stress analysis - HALT / HASS
• Knowledge of signal processing/analysis

I would like to apply for the post of ENVIRONMENTAL TEST ENGINEER bases at your esteemed organisation. I have attached my CV.

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