MAIT Technician

IC Resources; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the space sector is seeking a skilled MAIT Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves working on cutting-edge technology used in low Earth orbit satellites, contributing to significant advancements in Earth observation and telecommunications. As a MAIT Technician, you will ensure high standards in product assembly and testing, collaborating closely with engineers and the product assurance team. This position offers the chance to be part of real missions launched into space, providing a unique opportunity for professional growth and impact in the aerospace industry.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering knowledge with experience in assembly of precision components.
• Demonstrable experience of using metrology equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assembly of R&D products and flight hardware.
• Support testing of future products and flight hardware.

Skills

Engineering Knowledge

Assembly of Precision Components

Metrology Equipment

MAIT Knowledge

Assembly Procedures

Microsoft Office

Organizational Skills

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We are seeking an MAIT Technician to join the test and MAIT team of our client in the space industry. Their technology is used in low Earth orbit satellites, helping drive advances in Earth observation, telecommunications, and the opportunity to contribute to real missions that are launched into space. As an MAIT Technician, your main responsibility will be to ensure that products are built and tested to high standards and to work across their product portfolio, including flight hardware, research and development programmes.

Skills needed for the MAIT Technician:

• Strong engineering knowledge with experience in assembly of precision components
• Ideally, someone who has worked in the Space/Aerospace industry
• Demonstrable experience of using Metrology equipment
• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of MAIT (Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, Test)
• Demonstrable experience of using assembly procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisational skills

Key responsibilities for the MAIT Technician:

• Assembly of R&D products and flight hardware
• Support testing of future products and flight hardware, including functional testing and electrical testing
• Development and write-up of Manufacturing Assembly Procedures and Test Procedures
• Carry out Detailed Inspections of Machined Parts using house metrology equipment
• Work closely with the Product Assurance team to define and write-up qualified MAIT processes when required

Why join as an MAIT Technician?

We are seeking a Test Technician to join the test and MAIT team of our client in the space industry. Their technology is used in low Earth orbit satellites, helping drive advances in Earth observation, telecommunications, and the opportunity to contribute to real missions that are launched into space. As a Test Technician, your main responsibility will be to test their portfolio of exciting products. You will work alongside test engineers and the MAIT team, leading to better mentorship, exposure, and a stronger sense of ownership over products. This will include scheduling, conducting, and writing up testing activities as detailed in the test procedures.

If you'd like to learn more about this role or others, please contact Zoe Cane at IC Resources to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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