Satellite Technician (Electrical/Mechanical) – Hybrid & SC Clearance

Airbus; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Stevenage is seeking a Satellite Technician (Electrical/Mechanical) to join our team. You will assemble, integrate and test cutting-edge satellite systems, applying advanced manufacturing techniques to ensure spacecraft are built to the highest quality before launch.

You will work hands-on across electrical and mechanical assembly, wiring and testing tasks, with opportunities for off-site testing and travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical and mechanical assembly and testing, ideally in aerospace or high‑reliability manufacturing.
• Experience with practical production techniques including soldering, crimping, harness routing, bonding, torqueing, drilling and shimming.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical assembly, integration, and modification of systems, including 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 (continuity, bonding, insulation, DC HV) and install necessary test equipment.
• Perform first-level quality inspections and identify opportunities for continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Work from technical instructions and test procedures to deliver completed, integrated assemblies with production documentation.
• Provide support to off-site testing and launch site activities, including working at heights.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Mechanical assembly

Electrical testing

Quality inspections

Reading technical docs

Tools

Soldering

Crimping

Harness routing

Bonding

Torqueing

Drilling

Shimming

Test equipment

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Stevenage is seeking a Satellite Technician (Electrical/Mechanical) to join our team. You will assemble, integrate and test cutting-edge satellite systems, applying advanced manufacturing techniques to ensure spacecraft are built to the highest quality before launch.

You will work hands-on across electrical and mechanical assembly, wiring and testing tasks, with opportunities for off-site testing and travel.