aircraft test engineer jobs in Didcot

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

You will hold an appropriate Engineering or Science degree (Bachelors or Masters) or possess equivalent experience, with proven practical experience in an industrial or scientific environment relevant to this position.

You will also demonstrate: A solid theoretical and practical knowledge of HDL firmware development for FPGAs (preferably Xilinx), using VHDL or Verilog.

You will play a key role in the design, development, and support of electronic and RF-enabled products used in safety-critical environments.

You will be an experienced electronics engineer who is comfortable taking responsibility and working in a practical, delivery-focused environment.

Electrical Test Operations Engineer (AIT)Location: Initially Stevenage, moving to RAL NSTF, Oxfordshire (from March 2026) Contract: 12 months, with possible extension Work Pattern: Shift-based, Monday-Sunday (rotating days/lates/nights) Security Clearance: SC required prior to starting Industry: Space, Aerospace, High‑Tech Manufacturing Pay per hour: £27.66 PAYE or £37.00 UmbrellaJoin the team...

Join to apply for the QA Test Engineer role at Metrea . Company Overview Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also...

A technology organization is looking for a QA Automation Engineer to join their team in Abingdon, UK. The successful candidate will evaluate, write, and execute automation test cases to enhance quality assurance before release. Key responsibilities include creating detailed test plans, maintaining the automation framework, and documenting test results. This role offers the flexibility to work...

A well-established design and manufacturing company based in East Hagbourne is seeking a Development Engineer. The role involves collaborating with design, quality, and manufacturing teams to develop bespoke products. Applicants should have experience in electrical and mechanical product development, as well as statistical and data analysis skills. A competitive salary ranging from GBP 38,000 to...

You will be supporting an organisation with a strong safety culture to achieve and maintain the highest radiation safety and environmental standards.

You will work closely with engineers, scientists, designers and safety professionals, striving to optimise radiation exposures within an established but continually developing science campus.

Job Description Mechanical FitterDidcot Up to £40,000 - minimum 35 hours per week Working Tuesday to Saturday Permanent Situation. We are seeking a Mechanical Fitter to perform maintenance, servicing, and breakdown work across a diverse fleet of locomotives and freight vehicles. You’ll be joining an organisation on a permanent basis who are dedicated to keeping the UK rail network running...

Job Description Electrical Engineer, COR7345C This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Electrical Engineer, to leverage their experience in electrical engineering to design and produce electrical systems for a variety of projects for external clients, including positioning controls for remote handling systems, machinery controls, safety circuits and LV/ELV systems to name but a few. Using...

OverviewA deep-tech organisation developing advanced computing and sensing hardware seeks an experienced Optical Engineer to design, analyse and integrate complex optical systems. You’ll translate experimental concepts into engineered solutions and work hands-on across design, assembly and test activities in a multidisciplinary R&D environment.Key Responsibilities * Lead development of optical...

You will play a key role in the design, development, and support of electronic and RF-enabled products used in safety-critical environments.

You will be an experienced electronics engineer who is comfortable taking responsibility and working in a practical, delivery-focused environment.

TOKAMAK Operations Engineer Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK Full-time Company Description By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the worlds energy? If so, read on. Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free...

Aim high, go beyond! At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on… Working in our Chief Technology Office (CTO) The CTO division is where Open Cosmos technology comes to life. Covering engineering, product...

You will also have a BS7671 Wiring Regulations Qualification or equivalent knowledge.

You will also have experience in: HV & LV Electrical systems. Using Safe Systems of work, permits, risk assessments, etc. Electrical cabling to 18th Edition Wiring Regs.

Job Description Senior EC&I Engineer, COR7345B As an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation), you'll leverage your expertise in electrical engineering to work with both internal and external engineering staff to produce electrical system designs for a variety of projects for external clients, including positioning controls for remote handling systems, machinery...

You will be managing all aspects of a development from requirements capture through to concept definition, design, implementation, all levels of testing and orbital operations support.

A leading defense company in Harwell is seeking a Quality Assurance Test Engineer to enhance software quality for national security solutions. This role involves defining test strategies, executing tests, and collaborating in an Agile environment. Ideal candidates should have 5+ years of QA experience, strong attention to detail, and good interpersonal skills. Benefits include private medical...

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

You will also become part of the Magnetic Materials Groups team of technicians which support a range of different beamlines and a support laboratory.

You will hold a ONC or GNVQ level 2 (or equivalent) qualification or demonstrate equivalent work experience.

You will demonstrate knowledge and experience of: