Satellite Mechanical Technicians

comat; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

comat is seeking an experienced Satellite AIT technician to join our assembly, integration and testing team. You will perform mechanical integration in cleanroom environments, assemble satellite structures and harnesses, and support test preparation and documentation.

The role requires 2–5 years in Satellite AIT, reading drawings, and proficient use of torque tools, with strong teamwork and rigor in a highly controlled setting. English at B2 level is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling equipment, mechanisms and satellite structures.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and bills of materials.
• Experience in cleanroom environments.
• 2–5 years in Satellite AIT or similar space-related roles.
• English level at B2 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Reading and following assembly procedures.
• Mechanical integration of satellites structures and components.
• Assembling using torque-tightening and bonding techniques.
• Bolted assemblies and integration tasks in cleanrooms (ISO7/ISO8).
• Test preparation, equipment verification, and documentation of steps.
• Identify and report anomalies during AIT.

Skills

Read drawings & BOMs

Mechanical assembly

Electrical & RF harness integration

Cleanroom experience

Teamwork

English proficiency (B2)

Education

Higher National Degree / Technical Degree in mechanics or related field

Tools

Torque wrench

Test benches

Lifting equipment

Bonding/ fastening tools

Job description

You will join a satellite Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) team, providing support to AIT engineers and technicians.

Your main tasks will include:

• Performing operations in ISO7 or ISO8 cleanrooms
• Reading and following assembly procedures
• Mechanical integration: assembling and integrating electronic equipment, mechanisms, satellitestructures, and components such as electrical harnesses, RF harnesses (waveguides and coaxialcables), thermal protection (MLI), heaters, metallic/composite brackets and supports, etc.
• Carrying out bolted and bonded assemblies
• Using specific tools (torque wrench, test benches, lifting equipment)
• Test preparation: setting up and organizing the materials, equipment, and tools required forvarious mechanical, thermal, optical, and RF tests
• Equipment verification: inspecting and checking components and equipment prior to integration
• Documentation and reporting: documenting each integration step
• Identifying and reporting anomalies encountered during AIT

Required Skills:

• Ability to read mechanical drawings and bills of materials
• Experience in assembling and integrating equipment, mechanisms, and satellite structures
• Proficiency in precision mechanical assembly techniques: fitting, torque tightening, bonding
• Ability to integrate electrical and RF harnesses
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment
• Strong sense of rigor, organization, and teamwork
• At least 2 years of experience in Satellite AIT
• Upper-intermediate level in English (B2 level)

Formation souhaitée

VD / Higher National Degree/Technichal Degree in mechanics, in microtechnologies, watchmaking, in manufacturing or equivalent

Expérience minimum

2 to 5 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in a space environment.