Mechanical / Electrical Technician

Expleo Group; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the space sector is seeking Mechanical / Electrical Technicians to work on the assembly, integration, and testing of critical space components. The ideal candidates will possess a firm grasp of electrical standards, enjoy collaborative work, and be adaptable to changing schedules and locations. Opportunities for career development through accredited training programs and competitive benefits are included.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Expleo Academy training courses

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with crimping, harness manufacture, and thermal installation.
• Ability to follow shop documentation such as work instructions and bill of materials.
• Must have good electrical knowledge and technical understanding.

Responsibilities

• Reading and working with shop floor documentation like routings and drawings.
• Working to comply with European Space Agency Standards and Health & Safety requirements.
• Completing paperwork related to operations and maintaining traceability.

Skills

Crimping

Harness manufacture

Electrical knowledge

Education

ESA Qualified Electrical Technician

GCSE's or equivalent in Maths and English

Job description

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As part of our continued support to our client in the space industry we are looking for a number of Mechanical / Electrical Technicians with experience with Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT).

The Electrical technicians will be working alongside subject matter experts in a dynamic and growth focused Space business. The role will require candidates to support in the preparation of electrical components which meet high quality standards in line with production procedures and processes.

Working as part of the AIT team on spacecraft critical components to produce components which conform to the quality requirements, delivered to schedule IAW the production plan.

The roles will be based at our customer’s facility in Stevenage, we are able to offer these roles on a permanent or contract (Inside IR35) basis. The salary/rate is negotiable based on experience, seniority, etc. The role will require working on a shift basis (early and late) for which a premium will be paid.

Expleois a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and work to shop floor documentation such as routings, drawings, work instructions and bill of materials
• Responsible for working to and complying with European Space Agency Standards, processes and Health & Safety Requirements
• Work to the required process standard as dictated by the relevant area skills matrix
• Responsible for the completion of all paperwork relating to the operations undertaken, including traceability, recording all required information.
• Online thermal harness routing , crimping and connector population inline with space industry standards
• Pre installation electrical checks
• Inspection capabilities to check crimps and harness routing
• Blankets fitted as per instruction
• Mechanical and Electrical Integration of Equipment/Hardware
• Working on Space Hardware
• Bonding of bracketry and tybases as per instruction
• Satellite panel/structure build, rivets fitted as per instructions
• Bonding of heaters to panels as per instruction
• Installation of brackets to panels via bolts as per instruction
• grounding various components to the panel as per instruction
• Work within a flexible motivated teamworking to tight schedules and meeting critical deadlines.
• Play an active part in continuous improvement plans.
• Candidates may be asked to temporary follow equipment to other UK sites and may be given opportunities to work abroad.
  
  

Qualifications

• Time served Craft Electrical Apprentice is desirable but not essential
• ESA Qualified Electrical Technician
• GSCE's or equivalent in Maths and English
  
  

Essential Skills

• Knowledge required of crimping, splicing, harness manufacture, harness forming, thermal installation, all to ESA Electrical standards.
• Familiarity and ability to follow shop documentation such as bill of material, drawings, work instructions, processes and procedures.
• Must have good electrical knowledge and technical understanding.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Working at height
• Trained in applicable H&S standards
• ISO 8 Cleanroom disciplines
• Manual Handling
• Experience working within an aerospace industry would be an advantage
  
  

Experience

• Electrical experience post any training periods.
  
  

What Do I Need Before I Apply

• Willingness to work within the Stevenage Area on a full time capability.
  
  

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
  

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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