MERITUS are recruiting for 2x Avionics Test Technicians to join a space business based in Farnborough on initial 6 month contracts to support an exciting, groundbreaking satellite programme.
AVIONICS TEST TECHNICIANS - INSIDE IR35 - £31.16 PER HOUR - 6 MONTHS - FARNBOROUGH, HAMPSHIRE - KNOWLEDGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL OR AEROSPACE TEST STANDARDS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - Sector: SPACE
A leading advanced space technology organisation is seeking an Avionics Test Technician to support verification and validation activities across next-generation airborne systems and platform technologies.
The role sits within a highly innovative engineering and flight test environment focused on the development, integration and operational validation of advanced aerospace platforms operating in demanding environments.
The successful candidate will support hands-on avionics and systems testing activities, contributing to safe, repeatable and high-quality test execution across laboratory, integration and environmental test environments.
This position requires a practical and detail-oriented test professional with experience supporting avionics, electrical or systems integration activities within aerospace or other highly regulated engineering sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Support verification and validation activities for avionics and electrical systems.
- Execute structured test procedures in line with defined test requirements and safety processes.
- Support fault finding and troubleshooting activities across avionics and electrical systems.
- Work with wiring harnesses, instrumentation, sensors and test equipment within controlled engineering environments.
- Execute testing activities in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing and programme teams.
- Identify issues, inconsistencies or risks within test procedures and provide feedback for improvement.
- Capture, document and communicate test results clearly and accurately.
- Support test readiness activities and contribute to risk identification prior to execution.
- Maintain compliance with ESD-safe working practices and engineering quality standards.
- Support environmental and functional testing activities where required.
- Contribute to maintaining repeatable and controlled test environments with strong attention to detail and quality.
Essential Experience
- Experience within a test technician, integration technician or engineering test environment.
- Exposure to avionics, aerospace, electronics or complex electrical systems.
- Understanding of structured testing and verification activities.
- Experience working from test procedures and engineering documentation.
- Familiarity with electrical test equipment, wiring harnesses and instrumentation systems.
- Strong awareness of safe working practices and controlled engineering environments.
- Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and operational teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Desirable Experience
- Aerospace or defence sector experience.
- Experience with environmental testing such as thermal, vibration or vacuum testing.
- Familiarity with aerospace environmental standards such as DO-160 or MIL-STD-810.
- Electrical troubleshooting capability.
- Exposure to automated testing or scripting activities.
- Experience supporting prototype or experimental aerospace systems.
