AAC Clyde Space is seeking a Test Engineer to join our production team, supporting the verification and delivery of high-quality spacecraft hardware. This is a hands‑on position for someone who enjoys supporting test campaigns, analysing results, and communicating progress and status to relevant stakeholders.
Given the nature of the role, it is based full‑time on the site.
Please note that in future you may be required to complete a Basic Disclosure check (https://www.mygov.scot/apply-for-level-1-disclosure).
Key Responsibilities
- Support activities with spacecraft assembly and safely delivering hardware for projects to expected standards, budget and timescales
- Engage with Project Manager and project reviews to ensure test schedules align with project timescales
- Produce and communicate with relevant stakeholders regarding progress and status of hardware under test
- Support Design Engineers with testing and debugging both current and new designs
- Verify spacecraft hardware meets customer requirements
- Collate, review and write reports for test results with recommended actions
- Work to company standards relating to the Quality Management System along with other quality processes mandated by the customer
Skills Required
- Relevant degree or equivalent work experience
- Competence in electrical and electronic engineering principles
- Knowledge of schematic diagrams and PCB layout to debug hardware
- Ability to apply electrical expertise to product range such as battery packs, power systems, dc‑dc converters
- Working knowledge of test equipment
- Experience following test and evaluation plans
- Capability and willingness to write effective test and evaluation plans
- Ability to apply test methodology to debug issues
- Understanding of Health and Safety and Quality Management Systems
- Good analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills
- Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, fostering a shared sense of mission success
- Decisiveness under highly demanding, dynamic environments
- Organise self and prioritise workload with multiple projects in dynamic environments with tight deadlines
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft software
- Proficient in English, both verbally and written
Skills Desired
- Knowledge of coding software (Python/C++ etc)
- Previous experience in the space industry
- Previous experience working with small/medium sized companies
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