Environmental Test Engineer

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: No travel

LOCATION: Stevenage. This role is 100% shopfloor / 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, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours where operationally feasible, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL.

For roles within Manufacturing and Operations, the role is primarily site-based reflecting the collaborative and hands on nature of the work. Where appropriate, some flexible or hybrid working may be considered, in agreement with the line manager and aligned to business needs. 

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan 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, lunchtime pilates 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) 

About the role

An engaging role covering a range of engineering activities within the Environmental Test (EVT) department. The primary role is to configure, instrument and undertake vibration test operations on new spacecraft equipment to ensure they are ready for launch.

You will work closely with mechanical engineers to complete the set out procedures and achieve test objectives, as agreed with the spacecraft customer. To do this the EVT department uses specialist  vibration control software to perform Vibration and Shock testing facilities to high quality standards.

How you will Contribute to the team  

• Operate the electrodynamic shaker systems to complete vibration tests on new spacecraft equipment to ensure they are ready for launch. Provide facility engineering input to ensure the test campaign is successful.
• Operations also include installation of accelerometers, installation of the flight hardware to the shakers.
• Maintain test instrumentation, facilities and equipment via calibration and  record keeping in facility log books etc.Support internal and external audits.
• Ensure Airbus Quality principles are adhered to, via being a recognised Airbus Quality delegate. 
• Ensuring a safe working environment. Ensure safety standards are met and safe working practices adhered to. Ensure shaker limitations are not exceeded.

About you… 

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of mechanical testing within either an automated or manual test environment, with competent software skills.
• Experience in a bespoke test and manufacturing environment within the mechanical industries under high quality control.
• Knowledge of mechanical properties related to vibration testing. E.g. Resonance, stress, strain relief, simple harmonic motion, force-acceleration relationship.
• Understanding of technical documents (drawings, procedures, technical notes)
• Understand general engineering practices utilised in the Aerospace industry.
• Be prepared to be flexible in working hours, the Test Lab covers 24 hours a day so ability to cover varying shifts is essential.

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

How can we 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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