Avionics Test Technician - Space

MERITUS are recruiting for 2x Avionics Test Technicians to join a space business based in Farnborough on initial 6 month contracts to support an exciting, groundbreaking satellite programme.

AVIONICS TEST TECHNICIANS - INSIDE IR35 - £31.16 PER HOUR - 6 MONTHS - FARNBOROUGH, HAMPSHIRE - KNOWLEDGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL OR AEROSPACE TEST STANDARDS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - Sector: SPACE

A leading advanced space technology organisation is seeking an Avionics Test Technician to support verification and validation activities across next-generation airborne systems and platform technologies.

The role sits within a highly innovative engineering and flight test environment focused on the development, integration and operational validation of advanced aerospace platforms operating in demanding environments.

The successful candidate will support hands-on avionics and systems testing activities, contributing to safe, repeatable and high-quality test execution across laboratory, integration and environmental test environments.

This position requires a practical and detail-oriented test professional with experience supporting avionics, electrical or systems integration activities within aerospace or other highly regulated engineering sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support verification and validation activities for avionics and electrical systems.
• Execute structured test procedures in line with defined test requirements and safety processes.
• Support fault finding and troubleshooting activities across avionics and electrical systems.
• Work with wiring harnesses, instrumentation, sensors and test equipment within controlled engineering environments.
• Execute testing activities in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing and programme teams.
• Identify issues, inconsistencies or risks within test procedures and provide feedback for improvement.
• Capture, document and communicate test results clearly and accurately.
• Support test readiness activities and contribute to risk identification prior to execution.
• Maintain compliance with ESD-safe working practices and engineering quality standards.
• Support environmental and functional testing activities where required.
• Contribute to maintaining repeatable and controlled test environments with strong attention to detail and quality.

Essential Experience

• Experience within a test technician, integration technician or engineering test environment.
• Exposure to avionics, aerospace, electronics or complex electrical systems.
• Understanding of structured testing and verification activities.
• Experience working from test procedures and engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment, wiring harnesses and instrumentation systems.
• Strong awareness of safe working practices and controlled engineering environments.
• Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and operational teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Desirable Experience

• Aerospace or defence sector experience.
• Experience with environmental testing such as thermal, vibration or vacuum testing.
• Familiarity with aerospace environmental standards such as DO-160 or MIL-STD-810.
• Electrical troubleshooting capability.
• Exposure to automated testing or scripting activities.
• Experience supporting prototype or experimental aerospace systems.