Test Technician

Company Overview

Alloyed is a young venture-funded company built with world-class metallurgists, mechanical engineers, technicians, and software developers. Operating from our HQ in the UK but also globally, we are building the future of advanced metal components. Our innovative approach integrates proprietary software that combines advanced machine learning and physical modelling with extensive experimental facilities, enabling us to 3D print metal components more efficiently and effectively than anyone else.

Our facilities in Yarnton and Abingdon, near Oxford, are dedicated to establishing the world’s fastest, smartest, and best-equipped environment for the rapid development of additively manufactured parts and the creation of novel metal alloys for enhanced performance.

We serve a variety of sectors including electronics, aerospace, and industrial by leveraging our cutting-edge technology to build businesses across diverse markets, each with unique requirements, timelines, customers, and cultures.

Role Overview

As a Test Technician, you’ll play a key role in supporting the safe, reliable and repeatable testing of engines and subsystems. Working hands-on with test rigs, instrumentation and data-acquisition equipment, you’ll prepare and operate tests to controlled procedures, capture accurate test evidence and help maintain a safe, organised and test-ready environment. You’ll work closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and continuously improve test equipment and capability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and install test articles, fixtures, instrumentation and test equipment to approved plans and procedures.

• Operate engine and subsystem test rigs, completing pre-test checks, test sequences, post-test checks and safe shutdowns.

• Monitor instrumentation and DAQ outputs; record test conditions, configuration, observations, abnormalities and results accurately.

• Support practical fault-finding across rigs, sensors, fuel systems, controls interfaces and test hardware.

• Inspect, maintain and keep test rigs, tooling and facility equipment ready for use; support calibration and configuration control.

• Support manufacture, modification, installation and commissioning of new or upgraded test capability.

• Maintain a safe and controlled test environment and contribute to SOPs, risk assessments and test-readiness activities.

• Work with Test Engineering, Controls, Performance and Mechanical Design to deliver reliable data and resolve test issues.

Essential skills

• Hands-on technical experience in engineering test, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, motorsport or a similar hardware environment.

• Good mechanical aptitude and confidence working with tools, fixtures, sensors, pipes, fittings and wiring.

• Ability to follow controlled procedures, recognise abnormalities and troubleshoot methodically.

• Good record keeping, communication and awareness of traceability, data quality and test safety.

• Comfort working on site around rotating machinery, hot surfaces, fuels, electrical and pressurised systems.

• Practical, observant and dependable, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

• Safety-conscious, with a methodical approach even when working under pressure.

• Comfortable working across mechanical, electrical, controls and instrumentation disciplines.

• Motivated to improve test equipment, processes and overall testing capability.

• High attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and quality.

Desired skills

• Experience with engine, turbine, combustion or propulsion test rigs.

• Experience with pressure, temperature, flow, speed or vibration instrumentation.

• Exposure to LabVIEW, National Instruments DAQ, calibration or configuration-controlled test facilities

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