Electrical Test Engineer

Job description

Electrical Test Operations Engineer

Pay Rate: £35.00 per hour (Umbrella) + uplift of 20%

Location: Harwell, Oxfordshire

Contract: 12 months (possible extension)

Hours: average 38 hours per week

Work Pattern: Shifts - must be flexible to changing shift patterns (including weekends and 24/7 coverage as required)

Security Clearance: Must have current SC clearance or be eligible for SC

IR35: Inside IR35

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Test Operator to join a leading space and high-tech manufacturing project. You will be responsible for executing electrical and functional test procedures on engineering test benches and flight spacecraft, supporting both preparation and execution of tests in a cleanroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute electrical and functional test procedures on engineering test benches, flight spacecraft and payloads
• Prepare electrical test setups, make electrical measurements, and execute functional tests
• Use Central Checkout System (CCS), Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), and Spacecraft Check Out Equipment (SCOE)
• Validate test aids, update procedures, raise work orders, and prepare test documentation
• Support development and debugging of automated test procedures (ATP)
• Assist with electrical integration, automated/manual tests at unit, subsystem, and system level
• Support environmental and launch test campaigns
• Support department operations, including equipment calibration and logistics

Skills & Experience Required

• Knowledge of spacecraft electrical systems and harnesses
• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems (Data Handling, Power, Thermal, etc.)
• Competence with electrical and RF test equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, signal generator, power meter, network analyser, etc.)
• Computer skills for test documentation; experience with Digital Design and Manufacturing Systems (DDMS) beneficial
• Experience updating test sequences/scripts for spacecraft tests from CCS
• Awareness of cleanroom disciplines
• Experience in electrical integration, test equipment, and environmental/launch campaigns

Education & Training

• Minimum HNC or NVQ Level 4 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience, 5+ years)

Additional Details

• Full-time, on-site role
• Shift work
• Two-stage interview process (telephone and on-site)

To apply: Please submit an up to date copy of your CV to be considered for this position. For more information please email Ellie at Carbon60 at ellie.lunenkay@carbon60global.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Harwell

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English