Testing and Validation Technician
| Posting date: | 27 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,000 to £30,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | None |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Cheltenham, GL51 9AH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Expert Employment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2185 |
Summary
Join our dynamic team as a Test Support Technician. As a key contributor, you will be responsible for assisting Test Engineers in various aspects of cell preparation, maintenance, and system checks, including leak integrity. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, utilizing electrical and electronic measurement tools, and working with flight hardware to prepare customer hardware for testing.
Responsibilities
Your role will encompass a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to
Interpreting and understanding Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.
Handling flight hardware, preparing it for testing, including instrumentation, and installing it onto the test stand.
Collaborating with Test Engineers to implement process improvements, such as changes to site pressurant systems, new panel builds, modifications, pipe bending and installation, and installing new pressure and propellant vessels.
Ensuring the correct setup of the Data Acquisition System.
Core Skills
We are seeking individuals with the following skills and competencies:
Demonstrable mechanical fitter or practical engineering skills.
Proven experience in the operation of high-pressure gas and fluidic systems.
Skills in using MS Office and associated products.