Job Description:
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR BPSS check (including a criminal record check)
LOCATION: Stevenage, this role is 100% shopfloor when not travelling
TYPE: Full time
TRAVEL : At least 2-3 times a year for 4-6 weeks
About the Role…
Enjoy working with your hands but want a more intellectually stimulating role? Happy with reports, documents and data? Then we’d love to hear from you
We’re looking for someone who can learn or increase their mechanical skills and develop into a Propulsion Test Engineer to join a tight knit group. This role requires frequent travel. You will be working on multiple projects and in high risk environments, so safety is critical.
A Propulsion Test Engineer performs Testing and Launch support of Spacecraft Propulsion Systems and components from preparation of equipment and documentation, test execution and recording of data to reporting. Working on multiple projects, both Telecoms and ENS spacecraft, and often offsite.
How will you contribute to the team…
Perform propulsion test & spacecraft launch services activities to strict quality and technical requirements.
Organise equipment logistics to provide support to specific projects as required.
Support the writing of documentation required for test phases, including: Technical Notes, Test Procedures and Test Reports
Provide feedback to process owners to ensure test methods are consistent, including lessons Learned exercises
Maintain and operate ground support equipment specific to the requirements of the propulsion system.
About you…
Must be able to read, understand and follow engineering drawings and schematics.
Engineering based HNC/HND or equivalent experience
Experience using hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches ect) and some mechanical practical experience
Interested in learning about mechanical and pneumatic systems, gases and electrical systems.
Safety conscious as you will be working with high pressure gases and hazardous substances
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 reasonable 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.
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 LimitedEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
Entry LevelJob Family:
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