AIT & Electronics Technician

NewOrbit Space; Reading; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NewOrbit Space is seeking a hands-on technician to support the build, integration and test of electronic boards, harnesses and mechanical test setups for the AURA gridded-ion thruster. You will work across the hardware lifecycle, assembling and inspecting flight-quality electronics and harnesses, and supporting AIT campaigns on the thruster and its control electronics.

You will report into the AIT team and collaborate with electronics, control, software and satellite teams, ensuring quality and

Qualifications

• Experience assembling and inspecting electronic boards to high-quality standards.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 Class 3 and electrical harnessing standards.
• Commitment to traceability and quality control.

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 and fixtures.
• Support AIT activities including functional testing and environmental tests.

Skills

Electronic assembly

Wire harnessing

Quality control

Tools

IPC-A-610 Class 3

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Soldering tools

Job description

At NewOrbit Space, our mission is to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on Earth to rapidly advance global connectivity and insight.

We are currently building satellites that can operate at an altitude of just 200 km - one-third that of conventional satellites.

Your role

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.