Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career. The Role Our Applied Science P ractice leverages a unique combination of technologies and expertise to engineer practical solutions to problems of national and international importance. We apply expertise in solid and fluid dynamics, materials science, acoustics, risk assessments and computational simulation methods to solve complex problems. We preform research, mathematical modeling, software development and design to manage risks to life safety in military platforms and installations, ships and submarines, critical infrastructure, tall buildings, public facilities, industrial and petrochemical plants and automotive and airborne vehicles. Military, government, corporate and academic clients’ value the validation of Applied Science’s software and the critical insights gained from correlating analysis with testing. We are currently looking for a Trials Technician to work within our Test and Evaluation (T & E) team that forms part of the larger Applied Science engineering group. The role will be based out of our Dalgety Bay office and will not only support primarily our Defence portfolios maritime T &E work but also travel to support exciting projects both in the UK and further afield. The role would be ideal for someone with existing test and evaluation experience or strong trade/practical engineering skills who is looking to deploy these skills in a new setting. The successful candidates will have ideally experience in several of the following areas: Preparation and assistance in physical testing of a range of equipment with a good understanding in one or all of the following disciplines, Structural/ Mechanical /Electrical/ Pressure Systems. Knowledge of structural and vibration testing on a wide variety of civil and maritime structures. Preparation and assistance in the conduct of shock, vibration or seismic tests with a mixture of field test work and laboratory-based tests. Preparation and assistance in physical testing of a range of equipment with a good understanding in one or all of the following disciplines, Structural/ Mechanic al /Electrical/ Pressure Systems Set-up and operation of measurement systems, Data Acquisition (DAQ), oscilloscopes and experimental measurement instrumentation. Good practical experience and skills in the use of general workshop equipment. Fork-lift Truck operations Banks-person/ Slinging operations RIB boat operations and maintenance General workshop equipment, maintenance Sensor Calibration Understanding of electronic/electrical principals PAT testing Maintenance and operation of data acquisition equipment (transducers, cabling, signal conditioning) Calibration Data processing Roles include periods of extensive travel and some irregular working hours. Responsibilities Maintenance of a safe working environment and implementing safe working practices Ability to work independently and autonomously with minimal supervision Requirements Driving License required for role These roles will require the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance. Candidates with experience in a laboratory environment would also be considered. Qualifications Educated to at least an HNC level in an engineering related subject and / or successfully completed an apprenticeship with the necessary experience in a relevant engineering related field. Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. 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