Avionics Test Technician

Avionics Test Technician

Location: Farnborough (Full-time, On-Site)Contract: Until 31/12/2026 Pay Rate: £23.29 per hour PAYE / £31.16 per hour Umbrella

We are supporting a leading aerospace organisation in the recruitment of Avionics Test Technicians to join their growing engineering and test team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of cutting-edge high-altitude platform technology, working within a highly skilled environment on innovative avionics systems.

You will play a key role in the verification, validation and hands-on testing of avionics systems, supporting engineering, manufacturing and programme teams to deliver safe, high-quality and repeatable test outcomes.

• Perform hands-on testing, troubleshooting and validation of avionics systems and components.
• Work from structured test plans, identifying gaps or improvements where needed.
• Use test equipment including wiring harnesses, sensors, thermocouples and measurement tools.
• Log and report test results clearly, providing actionable engineering feedback.
• Ensure compliance with ESD controls and safe-working procedures.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Contribute to test planning, identifying risks before execution.

• Previous experience as a Test Technician or Test Engineer within aerospace, avionics, electronics or similar engineering environments.
• Strong safety awareness and understanding of controlled test environments.
• Familiarity with ESD-safe practices.
• Confident using test, logging and reporting software/tools.
• Ability to work with wiring, sensors and electrical test equipment.
• Clear communication skills with ability to translate test outputs into meaningful engineering feedback.
• Methodical, analytical approach with excellent attention to detail.

• Experience using thermal chambers and/or vacuum chambers.
• Electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of standards such as DO-160 or MIL-STD-810.
• Experience writing or modifying test scripts.

If you are interested in this role please apply with an up to date copy of your CV for consideration. For more information please call Ellie at Carbon60 on .

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.