Test Technician (High Voltage)

High Power Electronics Test Technician (High Voltage) | Civilian Space Sector | Contract

Location: Berkshire Based
Contract: 6 months, full time, Outside IR35
Rate: Above average hourly rate
Start: ASAP (From November or sooner)

The role

X4 Group is recruiting for a leading space technology business that needs a hands-on High Power Electronics Technician for a 6-month contract. You will test and fault-find high-power electronic systems in a lab environment, including live AC work up to 2kW, as part of an engineering programme.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out live testing of high-power electronic units and assemblies, including AC voltage work up to 2kW
• Use oscilloscopes, DVMs and multimeters to take measurements, diagnose faults and verify performance
• Work to safe systems of working for high-risk voltage environments
• Read and work from schematics and test procedures
• Record test results accurately and report findings to the engineering team
• Carry out rework or repairs where required

About you

• Proven hands-on experience testing power electronics, with live AC voltage up to 2kW
• Confident, regular use of oscilloscopes, DVMs and multimeters
• Strong fault-finding skills at board or unit level
• Trained and competent for high-voltage or high-risk electrical work (for example EAWR awareness or equivalent)
• ONC/HNC in electronics or electrical engineering, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Space, aerospace, defence or other high-reliability sector experience
• Soldering and rework qualifications (IPC or ESA)
• Experience with electronic loads and programmable power supplies

Please note

This is a fully onsite role. Candidates must be able to commute to site every day and have the right to work in the UK.

To apply

Send your CV via Reed or contact [Jake Muncey, X4 Group, ].