Electrical Test Engineer

CompanyCarbon60

LocationHarwell, England, United Kingdom

Posted At12/16/2025

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Routine inspectors and testers

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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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