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Test Technician - Instrumentation

Cambridge Aerospace
Cambridge, GBR
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  • Prepare, install and verify instrumentation for engineering test activities, including thermocouples, accelerometers, strain gauges, load cells, pressure sensors and electrical measurement probes
  • Route, terminate, label and check instrumentation cables and wiring, carrying out continuity and basic electrical checks before testing
  • Configure data acquisition equipment, signal conditioning units and test equipment under the direction of Test Engineers
  • Support environmental, vibration, shock, thermal and system-level test campaigns, monitoring instrumentation and data quality throughout testing
  • Carry out basic fault-finding across sensors, cables, connectors and test equipment, identifying issues such as signal loss, noise, incorrect readings or damaged sensors
  • Capture, organise and maintain test data, equipment records, calibration information and repeatable laboratory test setups
  • Practical experience working with technical equipment, instrumentation, electronics, testing or laboratory systems
  • Confidence using basic hand tools and electrical test equipment such as multimeters
  • Basic understanding of voltage, current, resistance and electrical continuity
  • Ability to follow wiring diagrams, test instructions, technical procedures and laboratory safety requirements
  • Methodical approach to fault-finding with strong attention to detail when connecting, labelling and recording equipment
  • Comfortable using computers to configure equipment, manage test data and produce clear and accurate test records
  • Experience with data acquisition systems, test instrumentation and sensors such as thermocouples, accelerometers, strain gauges, load cells or pressure sensors
  • Experience with crimping, soldering, cable preparation, wiring harnesses or electrical laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes and power supplies
  • Experience supporting vibration, shock, thermal, climatic or other environmental testing
  • Experience within aerospace, defence, automotive, motorsport, manufacturing, test house or other highly regulated engineering environments
  • Basic experience processing test data using Excel, MATLAB, Python or equivalent tools, alongside an awareness of calibration and equipment control processes
  • Experience in fast paced R&D or startup environments, with rapid prototype iteration times
  • Competitive compensation and stock options

• Private Medical & Dental

  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Lunchtime catering on site

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