AIT Test Technician

PROCEDURES, DOCUMENTATION & REPORTING

• Prepare and execute test procedures with adherence to safety, cleanliness, and quality standards.
• Ensure all operations are properly documented and traceable.
• Report, anomalies, and observations during operations.
• Verify that tools, instrumentation, and measurement equipment comply with calibration requirements before use.

TOOLING, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY SUPPORT

• Maintain and organize tooling, sensors, adapters, cables, and test equipment.
• Monitor the condition and calibration status of test assets and measurement equipment.
• Perform first-level maintenance and troubleshooting on test equipment and support systems.
• Support the integration and validation of new tooling and test setups.
• Assist engineers in defining and improving test processes, setups, and operational workflows.
• Ensure laboratory and test areas remain organized, safe, and operationally ready.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Technical degree or vocational training in aerospace, electronics, mechatronics, industrial systems, or a related technical field.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial testing, or other high-reliability technical environments.
• Hands-on experience with environmental testing equipment such as vibration tables, thermal chambers, or instrumentation systems is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with laboratory operations, instrumentation installation, and mechanical integration activities.
• Experience working with calibrated equipment, controlled procedures, and technical documentation is a strong plus.

EXPECTED TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Ability to read and follow technical procedures and engineering drawings.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and test setups.
• Basic understanding of sensors and instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with torque tools, measurement equipment, and laboratory/test equipment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures related to environmental testing activities.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities in technical environments.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Strong rigor and attention to detail.
• Structured and disciplined way of working.
• Hands-on mindset with a proactive attitude.
• Ability to identify and communicate anomalies clearly and accurately.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Reliable, organized, and accountable.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced and evolving environments.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

• We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
• We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.

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