Test Engineer

About the role

You'll own the day-to-day operation of Orbital's next-generation Direct-to-Chip test rigs — running the tests, troubleshooting the hardware, and turning raw rig output into data the engineering team can act on. Starting with the final design of our tray-level test rig, you'll take it through component selection, build and commissioning, then do it again with a full rack-scale validation unit.

Responsibilities

• Test Rig Operation
  • Lead day-to-day operation of our tray and rack level engineering test and validation rigs
  • Plan, set up and execute test campaigns against engineering requirements
  • Troubleshoot rig faults and drive them to resolution
• Data Review and Analysis
  • Carry out preliminary review of test data for quality and validity
  • Feed clean, well-structured data into our analysis pipelines
  • Report findings back to the engineering team and flag anomalies early
  • Propose next steps to drive system efficiency
• Rig design, Build and Commissioning
  • Contribute to the final design of tray and rack level test rigs
  • Size, identify and procure key rig components, managing suppliers and lead times
  • Build and commission rigs, including leak checks and function testing
• Instrumentation and Electrical
  • Install and wire thermocouples, sensors and signal instrumentation
  • Support mechanical and electrical builds, including control panels, under the guidance of our mechanical and electrical leads
  • Verify sensor calibration and signal integrity before test

Requirements

• Experience operating test rigs or lab hardware, ideally in a thermal, fluids or electronics cooling context
• Confident with data — able to spot bad readings, sanity-check results and structure output for downstream analysis
• Comfortable with low-voltage wiring, thermocouples and sensor signals
• Practical troubleshooter who works the problem on the rig rather than from a desk
• Able to size and specify components and see procurement through to delivery
• Hands-on capability with 3D printers, CNC or workshop tooling is a genuine bonus

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package - the ability to own part of Orbital as we grow
• Flexible and generous paid time off
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance plan
• Regular company offsites
• The experience of working in a cutting-edge organisation dedicated to a better future