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Our client has an opportunity for a Test Rig Controls & Data Acquisition Engineer to join them on a contract basis to July 2025. The team is responsible for testing the structural technologies for the relevant programme and all current aircraft programmes.
Role: Test Rig Controls & Data Acquisition Engineer
Location: Filton, 100% onsite
Clearance: BPSS required to start
Hourly Rate: Up to 52ph via Umbrella, inside IR35
What you'll be doing:
- Delivery of technical specialisms in industrial control systems (MOOG Aerospace test software, MTS Aeropro preferable) and/or test data acquisition (HBK, Catman preferable); a healthy mix of hands-on lab and office based work
- Understanding of hydraulics - specifically servo-hydraulic control
- Assistance when required to deliver structural tests
- Communication and reporting of progress to the test leader/test customers
- Coordination of all internal and external contributors/stakeholders/suppliers
- Anticipation, identification and management of risks & opportunities
- Participation in the test centre SQCDP and weekly team meetings
- Support the development of training methodology and material
- Risk assessment, Safe Systems of Work & Health / Safety Compliance
Requirements:
Essential
- Educated (or equivalent proven experience) in control systems engineering or a related discipline (e.g. Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, Physics)
- +5 years of experience in:
- Delivery of projects to time, cost, quality.
- One of the following disciplines: Instrumentation, control systems, data acquisition, hydraulic control - Must have experience in industrial control systems (MOOG / MTS) or test data acquisition (HBK / Catman)
- Hydraulic knowledge is required
- Pioneering spirit, open to new ideas/innovation
- Good communication skills, multifunctional work and customer focused
- Team worker
- Proven ability to deliver
- MS Office and G Suite
- English: Negotiation level
Desirable
- Experience in structures, materials or systems testing would be an advantage
- Experience in managing suppliers or participating in supplier selection would be an advantage
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!
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