Aerospace electro-mechanical Engineer/Technician - 3m Inside IR35 contractor

Safran Engineering Services UK Limited; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace leader is seeking an experienced electro mechanical engineer for a 3-month contractor placement. You will assemble and test intricate aerospace hardware, working closely with the flight team to ensure systems meet high design and operational standards. A background in aerospace or space engineering is required. The position offers a hybrid work model with 4 days on site.

Qualifications

• Experience with assembly and testing of aerospace systems.
• Background in aerospace or space engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aerospace hardware.
• Provide design input for assembly accuracy.
• Select integration materials for assembly.
• Develop operational procedures for assembly.
• Perform inspections and quality checks on flight parts.

Skills

Assembly of aerospace hardware

Testing of intricate hardware

Mechanical integration

Collaboration with electrical engineers

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced electro mechanical engineer for a 3-month contractor placement Inside IR35.

Hybrid - 4 days on site.

You will be used to assembly and test of intricate hardware. You will work closely with all members of the flight team, ensuring that systems are designed and built in such a way that they can be successfully and accurately tested. A background in aerospace or space engineering is a requirement for this job.

Responsibilities

• Assembly procedures and assembling aerospace hardware
• Providing design input to ensure that assemblies are produced accurately
• Selecting and providing input to the selection of integration specific materials such as adhesives
• Developing operational procedures for assembly activities
• Mechanical assembly and integration, ensuring relevant standards are met and operational procedures are completed
• Working with electrical engineers to assemble flight electronics (training provided)
• Testing procedures and testing space hardware
• Working with systems engineers to produce test and qualification plans and procedures
• Running in-vacuum performance tests on propulsion systems
• Performing inspections and quality checks on flight parts and components
• Conducting environmental testing campaigns on flight hardware
• Conducting acceptance tests on newly built products

About the employer

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we’d love you to be a part of it. As a global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future.

Short term contractor required inside IR35 - 3 Month contract