Test Operations Engineer - AIT in Hampshire, Portsmouth

Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with UK presence in 10 locations. As part of our continued support to our customer in the space sector, we are looking for several AIT Test Operations Engineers. The role will be based at our customer’s facility in Portsmouth and will involve shift work for which a premium will be paid. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop and grow their skills and knowledge within a thriving organisation.

The job holder will be engaged in a wide variety of AIT test operations/activities covering all areas of testing. This is an area of significant growth within Expleo, where we are looking at growing future team leads from within. Engineers with energy and drive with broad expertise are ideal, however, candidates with space, aerospace or military experience are of particular interest.

This role represents a great opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite programmes. Valued attributes include being a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving.

Test Engineering:

• Utilise procedures as an input into the testing process
• Validate and prepare Test Aid & test Harness IAW work instruction, definition files and use as an input into the testing process
• Become familiar with customer Electrical Ground Support Equipment documentation
• Be aware of COSHH and Risk Assessment documentation that support the testing regime
• Awareness of hazardous voltages and high-power RF testing

Tasks: Using customer procedures, perform the following:

• Execution and monitoring test scripts using fully automated test equipment
• Installation and configuration of validation of test means
• Installation and calibration of test set-up
• Under guidance of the test lead, support for first level troubleshooting on test benches and tools
• Call to technical support when the nominal sequence of test operations cannot be followed
• Disconnection, removal and storage of test fixtures
• Backup of test results and measurement data
• Procedures completed and filled IAW customer requirements

HNC or HND in engineering/maintenance OR Apprenticeship in Aerospace/Space or other high-quality production field

• Experience working in a high-quality production environment relating to electrical/RF test (for example, the use of oscilloscopes, network analysers and other basic test equipment)
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment including knowledge of FOD/ESD practices
• General knowledge of Space systems, electrical engineering, Power subsystem, validation and verification

• Ability and willingness to travel to and work on the clients Portsmouth site 5 days per week
• Ability/willingness to support shift working (two shifts 06:00-14:00 & 14:00-22:00) for which a shift premium is payable

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology-loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.