Test Technician

Overview

Wind Tunnel Technician | Engineering | Bedford | £40k

Are you an experienced, highly committed Time-Served Technician ready for a hands-on role operating and facilitating one of the UK’s primary aerodynamic test facilities? This is your chance to join a leading aerospace R&D centre, where you will be instrumental in the operation and preparation of their transonic wind tunnel.

Working as part of a dynamic operational team, you will ensure projects are delivered efficiently and safely, meeting challenging customer requirements.

• Operate the main transonic wind tunnel (TWT) and its associated equipment, including compressors and control systems.
• Model assembly & preparation for testing, working to defined quality standards.
• Assist with equipment and instrumentation calibration, set-up of specialized measurement systems, and troubleshooting during test execution.
• Drive improvement by making recommendations for design, process, or hardware modifications to support continuous improvement within test execution.

• Technical Background: Experienced time-served technician, preferably educated to HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering level or equivalent.
• Precision Expertise: Experience with small precision assemblies; exposed to R&D or commercial environments.
• Commitment & Clearance: Flexible for shift working (on a rotating weekly basis) and able to satisfy security clearance requirements (5 years continual UK residency).

If you are a driven team player with excellent attention to detail, capable of meeting challenging deadlines, and have an appreciation for hydraulics, pneumatics, or control systems, we want to hear from you.

This is a permanent opportunity based in Bedford. They offer a great benefits package, including private health insurance and training opportunities to complement required specialist skills. If you are ready for a challenge, want to make a tangible impact and grow your career, apply now.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Manufacturing

• Research Services
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• Engineering Services