Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance 

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK 

LOCATION: Site (100% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE: Full time 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much mor

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop.

• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave

• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) 

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

A challenging role undertaking a full range of engineering activities within the Environmental test and Electrical test skill areas, where the primary role is to configure and undertake test operations on space equipment (predominantly on SADM & ADTM mechanisms) using specialist test equipment and facilities to meet customer quality test standards and requirements.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM 

• Use of proprietary test equipment, ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) and MAIT facilities to achieve test specification requirements.

• Run Tests - Use of facilities to achieve test specification requirements.

• Design and manufacture of bespoke test setups.

• Mechanical operations on test facilities to support desired test setup.

• Review and analysis of post test data.

• Compiling of test data, producing test certification and reports.

• Responsible for the production of local documentation (LDS).

• Maintain test instrumentation, facilities and equipment.

ABOUT YOU

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical testing within either an automated or manual test environment, with competent software skills.

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of Thermal vacuum testing in an automated or manual test environment

• Be prepared to be flexible in working hours, the test lab covers 24hours a day so ability to cover varying shifts is essential.

• Knowledge of Thermal Vacuum techniques/systems & Space environmental conditions in a test environment.

• The role may require working early/night shift patterns and weekend overtime.

• Desirable: working knowledge of M+P international vibration control systems

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. 

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Test operations <JF-MA-TO>

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