Electrical Test Operations Engineer (AIT)

Location: Oxford
Contract Length: 12 months (with potential extension)
Security Clearance: SC required before starting
Restrictions: UK Eyes Only
IR35: Off-payroll working rules apply

Pay Rate:
£37 per hour (Umbrella)
Shift uplift applies – typically 20% for day shifts, higher for other patterns

Working Pattern:
Shift-based role, Monday to Sunday
Rotating double day shifts or rotating early, late and night shifts depending on project phase
Some flexibility in shift patterns during specific project stages

Interview Process:
One-stage, face-to-face interview

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Test Operations Engineer to support Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) activities within a high-technology engineering environment.

You will be responsible for carrying out electrical integration and test operations on complex systems, supporting test campaigns through all phases of build, verification and fault resolution. This is a hands-on role requiring strong electrical expertise, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively within a shift-based operational team.

The role will initially involve some travel to Stevenage before transitioning fully to the Oxford site.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical test and integration activities in line with approved procedures and schedules

• Support AIT campaigns, including preparation, execution and close-out of electrical tests

• Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues during test operations

• Support test documentation, reporting and configuration control activities

• Work closely with engineering, quality and operations teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery

• Adhere to all health, safety and quality standards within a regulated environment

Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

• Minimum HNC or NVQ Level 4 in an Electrical Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar electrical test or integration role

• Strong understanding of electrical test techniques, procedures and fault finding

• Experience working in complex engineering or high-reliability environments

Desirable Industry Backgrounds:

• Space

• Aerospace

• Communications

• High-tech manufacturing

Why Apply?

This is a long-term contract opportunity supporting critical programmes within a technically advanced environment. You’ll be part of a skilled operations team, working on complex systems with clear processes, strong support and the opportunity for contract extension.