Wind Tunnel Technician in Bedford

Wind Tunnel Technician | Engineering | Bedford | £40k Are you an experienced, highly committed Time-Served Technician ready for a hands‑on role operating and facilitating one of the UK’s primary aerodynamic test facilities? This is your chance to join a leading aerospace R&D centre, where you will be instrumental in the operation and preparation of their transonic wind tunnel. Working as part of a dynamic operational team, you will ensure projects are delivered efficiently and safely, meeting challenging customer requirements. As a Wind Tunnel Technician, you will:

• Operate Main Facilities: Take a hands‑on role in the operation of the main transonic wind tunnel (TWT) and its associated equipment, including compressors and control systems.
• Model Assembly & Preparation: Be involved in the precise preparation and assembly of models and rigs for testing, working to defined quality standards.
• Facilitate Testing: Assist with equipment and instrumentation calibration, set‑up of specialized measurement systems, and troubleshooting during test execution.
• Drive Improvement: Make recommendations for design, process, or hardware modifications to support continuous improvement within test execution.

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