AIT & Electronics Technician

microTECH Global LTD; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

microTECH Global LTD in Bracknell is seeking a hands-on technician to support the build, integration and test of electronic boards, harnesses and test rigs for the AURA gridded-ion thruster. You will work across hardware lifecycle and report into the AIT team, ensuring quality and traceability of hardware.

Your role includes assembling, reworking and inspecting boards to IPC Class 3, building wiring harnesses, setting up mechanical and electrical test setups, and supporting AIT campaigns with

Qualifications

• Experience reading schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Hands-on experience assembling, reworking and inspecting electronic boards.
• Experience building test setups from drawings and procedures.
• Experience supporting AIT or similar integration activities.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and traceability practices.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, rework and inspect electronic boards to IPC-A-610 Class 3 standards.
• Build and terminate wiring harnesses and cable assemblies to IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
• Crimp, solder and lace harnesses; install backshells and EMC/HV protection.
• Build mechanical and electrical test setups, fixtures and bench instrumentation.
• Support AIT activities including functional, environmental and continuity testing.
• Read from schematics, wiring diagrams and assembly procedures.
• Maintain as-built records and test logs for traceability of flight hardware.
• Operate lab equipment: oscilloscope, multimeter, power supplies, DAQ.
• Follow ESD practices and ensure cleanroom/ISO-classified work areas when required.

Skills

IPC-A-610 Class 3

IPC/WHMA-A-620 harnesses

Schematic reading

Wiring harness assembly

Lab instrumentation

ESD awareness

Attention to detail

Documentation/traceability

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Power supply

DAQ system

Electronic loads

Job description

You will be a hands-on technician supporting the build, integration and test of electronic boards, harnesses and mechanical test setups for the AURA gridded-ion thruster.

You will work across the full hardware lifecycle - from assembling and inspecting flight-quality electronics and harnesses, through building up bench and mechanical test rigs, to supporting Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) campaigns on the thruster and its control electronics.

You will report into the AIT team and work alongside the electronics, control, software and satellite teams, taking direction from engineers while owning the quality and traceability of the hardware you build and test.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, rework and inspect electronic boards to IPC-A-610 Class 3 standards.
• Build and terminate wiring harnesses and cable assemblies to IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
• Crimp, solder and lace harnesses; install backshells, connector savers and EMC / HV protective measures.
• Build up mechanical and electrical test setups, including fixtures, jigs and bench instrumentation.
• Support AIT activities on the thruster and its electronics, including functional testing, environmental test support (thermal vacuum, vibration) and continuity / insulation checks.
• Read and work from schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings and assembly procedures.
• Maintain as-built records, test logs, travellers and non-conformance reports to support traceability of flight hardware.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment — oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads and DAQ systems.
• Support functional, performance and environmental testing of the thruster, its power processing and control electronics, the propellant feed system, and the spacecraft-level integration.
• IPC-A-610 Class 3 certification (or equivalent demonstrated experience to Class 3 standards).
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 harness and cable assembly certification.
• Proven hands-on experience assembling, reworking and inspecting electronic boards and harnesses.
• Experience building up mechanical and electrical test setups from drawings and procedures.
• Experience supporting AIT or equivalent integration and test activities on electronic hardware.
• Confident use of standard lab instrumentation (oscilloscope, multimeter, power supply, electronic load, DAQ).
• ESD-aware working practices (ANSI/ESD S20.20 or equivalent).
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and discipline in documentation and traceability.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a cleanroom or ISO-classified environment.
• Space or other high-reliability industry experience (aerospace, defence, medical).
• Familiarity with ECSS standards, particularly ECSS-Q-ST-70 (workmanship).
• Experience working with high-voltage and/or power electronics hardware.
• Basic CAD literacy (SolidWorks, NX or CATIA) for interpreting models and marking up drawings.