Thermal Test Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Randstad Digital
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Stevenage, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Thermal Test Engineer role involves supporting environmental testing operations at a leading aerospace facility in Stevenage. The position requires executing thermal vacuum and vibration tests on aerospace components while ensuring compliance with quality standards. The engineer will also prepare mechanical test rigs, analyze data, and maintain test facilities. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative projects within a world-class test lab.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute thermal vacuum and vibration tests on aerospace components
- Prepare and operate mechanical test rigs and instrumentation
- Review and analyze post-test data, compile reports and certifications
- Maintain test facilities and equipment to ensure operational readiness
- Support audits and ensure compliance with quality standards
- Deliver projects On Time, On Cost, and On Quality
Key Skills:
- Solid understanding of thermal vacuum testing and mechanical processes
- Hands-on experience assembling mechanical test setups and interpreting technical documentation
- Ability to work independently and flexibly, including occasional weekend or double-day shifts
- Prior experience in a commercial test laboratory environment
- Use of bespoke test facilities and tooling
- Design and manufacture of custom test setups
- Familiarity with internal/external audit processes
- Strong communication skills for liaising with customers and stakeholders
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Stevenage
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Role : Thermal Test Engineer
Location : Stevenage, Hertfordshire (Gunnels Wood Rd, SG1 2AS)
Security Clearance : Must be eligible for BPSS
My client, a global engineering consultancy , is seeking a Thermal Test Engineer to support environmental testing operations at a leading aerospace facility in Stevenage. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge innovation within a world-class test lab.
Responsibilities
- Execute thermal vacuum and vibration tests on aerospace components
- Prepare and operate mechanical test rigs and instrumentation
- Review and analyze post-test data, compile reports and certifications
- Maintain test facilities and equipment to ensure operational readiness
- Support audits and ensure compliance with quality standards
- Deliver projects On Time, On Cost, and On Quality
Required Experience
- Solid understanding of thermal vacuum testing and mechanical processes
- Hands-on experience assembling mechanical test setups and interpreting technical documentation
- Ability to work independently and flexibly, including occasional weekend or double-day shifts
- Prior experience in a commercial test laboratory environment
Desired Skills
- Use of bespoke test facilities and tooling
- Design and manufacture of custom test setups
- Familiarity with internal/external audit processes
- Strong communication skills for liaising with customers and stakeholders
If you meet the required skills and experience and are eligible for BPSS clearance, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.