Job Description

Salary

UH5 28,778 to 32,080 pa dependent on skills and experience

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Job category/type

Professional/Technical

Job reference

REQ000158

Post Title:

Senior Technical Officer (Aerospace Engineering)

SBU/Department:

School of Physics, Engineering & Computer Science

FTE:

1.0 FTE (working 37 hours per week)

Duration of Contract:

Permanent

Salary:

UH5 28,778 to 32,080 pa dependent on skills and experience

Annual Leave:

25 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location:

Spectra Building, College Lane Campus, Hatfield

The School of Physics Engineering & Computer Science (SPECS) is seeking to appoint a Senior Technical Officer into an exciting technical role. SPECS is in a thrilling period of expansion and we have recently moved into our new 100M Building "SPECTRA" and are in receipt of a multimillion-pound research grant. We offer a wide range of degrees including Physics, Robotics & AI, Computer Science, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and in terms of size for those disciplines, we are the Number 1 HEI in the UK.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Senior Technical Officer in Aerospace Engineering, you will be responsible for the preparation of materials and equipment for practical. commercial and short course classes as required in one or more areas of the school. This will mainly involve support for specialist techniques in Aerospace area for both undergraduate and postgraduate students and occasional support in other areas within the school.

You will help and assist in developing and testing of aerodynamic models using various design & manufacturing equipment and carry out relevant tests in the wind tunnel.

You will help and assist in flight simulation labs using various simulators to help pilot studies students.

Providing specialist and general assistance to students to enable them to carry out their work.

Instigating the ordering and maintenance of stock levels and minor equipment as required for practical sessions in consultation with the Programme and Module Leaders and other academic staff.

Assisting with the general management and housekeeping of the laboratories and workshops, to ensure that they are maintained in a safe condition and that there are suitable levels of consumable items.

Having a thorough knowledge of the relevant health and safety procedures applicable to laboratory and workshops. Ensuring that these procedures are adhered to by all users. Complying with all Health and Safety regulations, both national and local rules.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Experience of working in a laboratory/workshop environment is essential.

You must be able to work to a high standard of accuracy neatness and safe practice including good time management. You will possess the ability to identify design issues and offer solutions to improve functionality and manufacturability of product, and understand of the importance of Health and Safety processes and ability to produce activity-based Risk Assessments.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. In addition, you will have a good understanding of customer care and the ability to put this in to practice. You will have a positive "can do" attitude, be flexible and adaptable in approach and you'll be motivated and able to learn new skills. You must be a good team player with a strong ethos of cooperation and supporting others, alongside the ability to create good working relationships. You will need to demonstrate strong attention to detail and good organisational and interpersonal skills.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Minimum of A Levels (or equivalent qualifications), or proven experience.

A recognised qualification in an appropriate subject at degree or HNC/HND level or equivalent is advantageous. Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria.

Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made.

Contact Details/ Informal Enquiries:

Pegah Janbakhsh, Principal Technical Officer, p.janbakhsh@herts.ac.uk.

Closing Date:

15/08/2025

Interview Date:

25/08/2025

Reference Number:

REQ000158

Date Advert Placed:

31/07/2025

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