Flight Harness Technician- contract

Women in Tech UK; Alton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Flight Harness Technician, where your skills in manufacturing and testing spacecraft harnesses will shine. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to advancing space technology, ensuring that all harnesses meet stringent standards. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and adaptability, this position promises a dynamic work atmosphere where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you're eager to be part of exciting space missions, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Hands-on skills in building and testing spacecraft harnesses.
• Experience with IPC-WHMA-620E standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and test spacecraft harnesses and ground test cables.
• Ensure compliance with IPC-WHMA-620E standards.
• Collaborate with spacecraft systems team to resolve issues.

Skills

Build and test flight harnesses

Prototype wiring and new product development

Working with electrical drawings

Clean room procedures

Knowledge of health & safety standards

Strong interpersonal skills

Organized and self-motivated

Education

Certification in ECSS standards

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Flight Harness Technician required on a 6-month contract basis. Based at our offices in Alton, Hampshire. This role is offered Inside IR35.

Who are you?

As a member of the Manufacturing Team, you will be responsible for manufacturing and testing spacecraft DC harnesses. You should be an enthusiastic, self-starting individual committed to good practices, process adherence, and continuous improvement across projects. You will work collaboratively within In-Space Missions, enjoy teamwork, and be adaptable to a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Experience required:

• Build and test of flight harnesses according to IPC-WHMA-620E
• Prototype wiring and new product development
• Working with electrical drawings, wiring schedules, and BOMs
• Clean room procedures, including ESD disciplines
• Use of cleanroom equipment, tooling, and cleaning processes
• Handling chemical adhesives, epoxies, and glues with traceability
• Knowledge of health & safety standards
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Certification in ECSS-Q-ST-70-61, ECSS-Q-ST-70-28, ECSS-Q-ST-10-09 is advantageous; experience with THT, SMT, repair, and modification is a plus.

Your qualities include:

• Practical, hands-on skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Organized, self-motivated, proactive
• Team-oriented and adaptable to change

Responsibilities:

• Build and test spacecraft harnesses, including ground test cables
• Ensure harnesses meet IPC-WHMA-620E standards
• Verify power, signal, and data bus pin-to-pin alignment
• Implement harness designs to meet electrical, grounding, and environmental specs
• Collaborate with the spacecraft systems team to resolve issues
• Participate in harness routing discussions
• Manage configuration control of hardware

Why BAE Systems?

BAE Systems acquired In-Space Missions in 2021, uniting our space activities under a new, integrated business unit focused on designing, building, and operating space missions globally. Our team of about 200 staff across Alton, Guildford, and Great Baddow is dedicated to advancing space technology with a focus on small satellite systems, space data products, and resilient electronics and analytics.

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you have a disability or health condition, please discuss potential adjustments with your recruiter. Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality and residency history. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting levels.