Expleo is a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider that partners with leading organisations to guide them through their business transformation, helping them achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses. Expleo boasts an extensive global footprint, powered by 19,000 highly skilled experts delivering value in 50 countries and generating more than €1.4 billion in revenue.

We are currently looking for a Thermal Vacuum Test Technician to support our world leading clients in their Environmental Test Labs.

The role is to support mostly on day Shifts. Optional additional support on Double days & weekends (weekends would be considered overtime & paid accordingly) may be required.

The role would suit a technician / mechanic from other industries who wishes to change career.

Perform the operational preparation work and the technical support to enable vibration test execution testing, including the following:

• Execute thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing on spacecraft hardware in accordance with established protocols.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate test equipment based on detailed test plans.
• Monitor test performance, collect and analyze data, and ensure accuracy and compliance with mission standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to meet rigorous space qualification requirements.
• Maintain test instrumentation, facilities and equipment
• Perform daily / Monthly Audit routines
• Responsible for delivering On Time, On Cost and On Quality

• Hands-on experience in assembling mechanical test rigs, or similar, and interpreting technical documentation.

• Capable of working independently with flexibility to accommodate non-standard working hours.

• Solid knowledge of thermal vacuum testing techniques and associated mechanical processes.
• Knowledge of bespoke test facilities to achieve test specification requirements
• Ability to support internal and external audits
• Good communication skills to liaise with internal and external customers about their projects

The following experience would be beneficial:

• Prior experience working in a commercial test laboratory setting.

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive