Role OverviewYou'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..
Key ResponsibilitiesTest 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
What We're Looking For- 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
Why Join Orbital?- 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
