Associate Composites Technician

Oxford Space Systems; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Space Systems in Abingdon, United Kingdom, is hiring an Associate Composites Technician to join a dedicated composites team. You will learn and perform manufacturing of composites and fibre-based components, under supervision, contributing to assembly, testing and documentation to meet quality standards.

We value a proactive learner with attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to work in a small team; prior experience is helpful but not required as training is provided.

Qualifications

• Strong discipline in following processes and procedures.
• Knowledge or practical experience of composite manufacturing and assembly procedures.
• Understanding of detailed engineering drawings, surface finishes, tolerances and materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-working, with good organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture of composites / fibre-based components and assemblies.
• Support day-to-day Manufacturing Assembly Integration and Test activities.
• Produce and maintain process documentation to meet quality standards.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

Assembly

Quality standards

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Abingdon, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/08/2026

OxfordSpace Systems develops innovative deployable antennas for Space. Our aimis to be the global leader in this field, providing effective solutions todayfor the space-based services of the future. We are leveraging innovationsfrom beyond the space sector to make our antennas smaller, lighter and cheaperthan traditional designs. This is an exciting time to join us as we scale upfor the future, having already delivered multiple systems for operationalsatellites with in-orbit deployment success, and significant investment in ourfacilities with a state-of-the-art head office at Harwell and a bespokemanufacturing facility in Abingdon.

Do you have what it takes to join our team of technicians andmanufacture novel antenna products?

OxfordSpace Systems is hiring an Associate Composites Technician. This is a greatopportunity for someone who has an interest in working within a manufacturing,assembly environment and wishes to start their career. We are looking forsomeone who is keen to learn and increase their knowledge and experience withincomposites. As an Associate Composites Technician, you will be supported by oursmall dedicated Composites team to take responsibility of our assembly andtesting of hardware and supporting process documentation to meet qualitystandards. You will be shown how to perform manufacturing of composites /fibre-based material components and support day to day Manufacturing Assembly Integrationand Test activities to ensure successful delivery of internal and externalfunded projects.

You will possess a strongdiscipline in following processes, procedures and have an interest in engineeringand assembly of precision components. It is advantageous if you have knowledge or practical experience of composite manufacturing and assembly procedures. It is also desirablethat you will have knowledge and understanding of detailed engineeringdrawings, surface finishes, tolerances, materials. You will be someone who is keento learn, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software, have a pragmaticand logical approach to problem solving. You will have excellent interpersonaland team working skills, written/verbal communication skills, strong organisationalskills, task management and multi-tasking skills and have ability to use owninitiative.