AIT Technician

Line Up; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace firm based in Portsmouth is seeking an AIT Technician to handle assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft payloads. The ideal candidate holds a HNC/HND in engineering and has experience in mechanical assembly or electrical test environments. Responsibilities include complying with health and safety standards and performing complex tests using automated systems. This position offers flexible working patterns and requires DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in production related to mechanical assembly or electrical/RF test.
• Strong electrical/RF test measurement experience.
• Health and safety awareness in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Health and Safety requirements and practices.
• Perform automated test sequences using a Payload Test System.
• Interpret technical documentation for integration procedures.

Skills

Problem solving

Clear communication

Time management

Education

HNC or HND in engineering production

Apprenticeship in Aerospace/Space

Tools

Automated test systems

COTS digital test equipment

Job description

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Overview

AIT Technician is sought to join an aerospace client based in Portsmouth. The role involves the Assembly, Integration and Test of spacecraft payloads and active antennas.

Responsibilities

• Comply with production area Health and Safety requirements and practices, including handling of hazardous substances in accordance with COSHH requirements
• Mechanical integration of payload equipment, connectivity items (coaxial cables and waveguides), test instrumentation (thermocouples, heater circuits and accelerometers), DC harness (connector mating and de-mating), MLI (templating, tailoring and fitting), structural (inserts, riv-nuts, panel repairs) and wiring activities; interpretation of technical documentation (schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, 2D and 3D General Assembly Drawings, technical notes and integration procedures)
• Electrical test - performing automated test sequences using a Payload Test System, manual RF measurements of payload equipment and sub-systems, and electrical integration; interpretation of test procedures and schematics
• Test performance - check payload equipment performance against parameters in test procedures and review results for non-conformances
• Maintain workspace standards (5S), process confirmation, tool control
• Contribute to team performance activities including Kaizen and SQCDP
• Ensure correct completion of production work orders for all activities performed
• Support movement and lifting operations using overhead crane and other Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE)

Required Experience

• HNC or HND in an engineering production or maintenance field
• Apprenticeship in Aerospace/Space or other high quality production or maintenance field
• Experience in a production environment related to mechanical assembly or electrical/RF test
• Strong Electrical/RF test measurement experience
• Utilisation of automated test systems, including ATE test hardware and software development
• COTS digital test equipment experience
• Problem solving aptitudes
• Clear and confident communication with team
• Good time management
• Delivering feedback - positive and constructive to local team
• Understanding technical documents, drawings, procedures, etc.
• Experience of procedure / process control
• Health and safety awareness in the workplace

Flexibility to adapt to different working patterns, including ability to work off-site (UK and abroad). Work hours may include various shift patterns per project needs, including but not limited to normal days, 2 or 3 shift systems, 4on/4off and weekend work. Shift uplift is available where offered.

DBS clearance and eligibility: The successful candidate will be required to apply for and receive a DBS certificate prior to commencement of the contract.

How to apply: If you are interested and meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation.

Note: Due to the number of applications we receive, it may not be possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. If you do not hear within 14 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful.