At AALTO, we offer an exceptional work environment that values your well-being and rewards your dedication. As part of our team, you'll experience the freedom of flexible working that enable you to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We believe in recognizing your hard work and commitment, which is why we provide a fantastic bonus scheme that rewards your contributions. Additionally, we understand the importance of financial security and support your future with a competitive pension plan. When you join us, you become part of a workplace that not only encourages your professional growth but also cares about your personal fulfilment and financial stability.

AALTO HAPS Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Welcome to AALTO, where we are blazing a trail to an extraordinary future! We are not just rewriting the rulebook; we are defining what is possible from the sky’s itself by, propelling HAPS technology to stratospheric heights.

Imagine an aircraft soaring at 60,000 feet, powered by sunlight and flying for months above traditional air traffic. That's us, AALTO’s Zephyr, the unrivalled pioneers of High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology. But that's just the beginning! We're on the verge of becoming the global leader in HAPS Connectivity as a Service (CaaS), connecting diverse needs in the Mobile and Satellite Network Operator market. We connect the various demands of our customers, whether it's for rural connectivity, overlay capacity, disaster recovery, or new service provision. Plus, we're opening doors in revolutionizing Earth observation, tracking, and communications, while operating a carbon-neutral Zephyr HAPS fleet.

Join us in this exciting journey at AALTO. You won't just be part of a team; you'll be part of an eclectic, passionate group of visionaries shaping the future and pushing boundaries in the stratosphere. Ready to rewrite history with us? AALTO is not just creating an aircraft; we're shaping a future of boundless possibilities.

Job purpose:

We are looking for an Avionics Test Engineer to work with us for an initial six-month contract (FTC) at our design and production site in Farnborough. Here you would be working in a small team developing the test procedures for the avionics sub-systems utilised on our high-altitude Zephyr aircraft.

Responsibilities:

• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and verify test processes and procedures.
• Perform hands-on testing of electronic and electro-mechanical avionics modules.
• Analyse test data and generate detailed test reports.
• Provide technical input to test readiness reviews & test review boards.
• Prepare Non-conformance reports as required.
• Collaborate with the design team to implement improvements leading to higher efficiency and test throughput.
• Ensure tests are performed to industry standards and employing best practice throughout.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes to increase safety and efficiency.
• Supervise and coach more junior members of the team as required.

Requirements:

• Proven experience of electronics bench testing (digital and analogue).
• Strong background in testing methodologies including EMC and/or environmental testing.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with standards such as DO-160, Mil-Std 810, DEF-Stan 00-35 or similar.
• Be proactive, with the ability to work un-supervised.

Other Useful skills and experience:

• Experience of working in the aerospace or other highly regulated sector.
• Knowledge of developing automatic test systems would be an advantage.

In addition to salary, we offer:

• Rewarding Excellence: Benefit from our short-term incentive plan that rewards your hard work and dedication.

• Enjoy Your Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of holiday to relax and recharge.

• Stay Healthy: We’ve got your health covered with private medical insurance, along with dental and optical cash back.

• Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our personal pension plan to ensure a comfortable retirement.

• Peace of Mind: Our income protection and life assurance schemes are there to support you when you need it most.

• We Care About You: Our employee assistance programme is always available to provide the support you need.

• Perks Galore: Enjoy a range of employee discounts via Perkbox, because you deserve a treat!

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