Satellite Technician

Airbus Defence and Space; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking a Satellite Technician (Electrical/Mechanical) to join our manufacturing team. You will assemble, integrate, and test satellite systems using advanced techniques, ensuring high quality before launch, and support off-site testing as needed.

Hybrid working is available within our policy. The role suits hands-on engineers with experience in electrical/mechanical assembly, testing, and working from technical drawings, with opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Experience of electrical and mechanical assembly, integration and testing in a high‑reliability environment.
• Practical production techniques including soldering, crimping, harness routing, bonding, torqueing, drilling and shimming.
• Ability to read technical documentation, engineering drawings and job cards for inspections.
• Willingness to travel for off‑site testing and launch site support; comfortable with heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical assembly, integration and modification of systems, including harness routing, connections, soldering and crimping.
• Execute mechanical assembly and integration tasks, bonding, torqueing, drilling, shimming and installation.
• Conduct basic electrical testing and install necessary test equipment.
• Perform first‑level quality inspections and identify improvement opportunities on the shop floor.
• Work from technical instructions and test procedures to deliver completed assemblies with documentation.
• Support off‑site testing and launch activities, ensuring readiness in various environments.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Mechanical assembly

Testing

Soldering

Crimping

Harness routing

Bonding

Torqueing

Drilling

Shimming

Quality inspections

Reading drawings

Job description

Job Description

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain SC Security Clearance

LOCATION: Stevenage (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy)

TYPE: Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

Work / Life Balance

37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)

Personal Development

Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

Health & Wellbeing

Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme

Family and Caregiving

Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

Inclusive Environment

Wellbeing room, Multi‑faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero‑carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So, what's your next change?

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Satellite Technician (Electrical/Mechanical) to join our team in Stevenage to assemble, integrate, and test cutting‑on satellite systems.

Playing a hands‑on role in the production lifecycle, you will utilize a variety of advanced manufacturing techniques to ensure our spacecraft and related systems are built to the highest quality standards before launch.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Perform electrical assembly, integration, and modification of systems, including complex harness routing, electrical connections, soldering, and crimping.
• Execute mechanical assembly and integration tasks, utilising bonding techniques, torqueing, drilling, shimming, and unit installation.
• Conduct basic electrical testing (such as continuity, bonding, insulation, and DC high voltage) and install necessary test equipment.
• Perform first-level quality inspections and proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Work accurately from technical instructions, work orders, and test procedures to deliver completed, integrated assemblies with all associated production documentation.
• Provide crucial support to off‑site testing and launch site activities, ensuring operational readiness in various environments (including working at heights).

ABOUT YOU

• Experience of electrical and mechanical assembly, integration, and testing, ideally within an aerospace or high‑reliability manufacturing environment.
• Experience of practical production techniques, including soldering, crimping, harness routing, bonding, torqueing, drilling, and shimming.
• Experience of working meticulously from technical documentation, engineering drawings, and job cards to perform first‑level quality inspections.
• Comfortable working at heights and adaptable to travel for off‑site testing and launch site support activities.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Permanent -------

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