Space AIT Technician - Electronics & Harnessing Expert

NewOrbit Space; Reading; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NewOrbit Space is seeking a hands-on technician to support the build, integration and test of electronic boards, harnesses and mechanical test setups for the AURA gridded-ion thruster. You will work across the hardware lifecycle, assembling and inspecting flight-quality electronics and harnesses, and supporting AIT campaigns on the thruster and its control electronics.

You will report into the AIT team and collaborate with electronics, control, software and satellite teams, ensuring quality and

Qualifications

• Experience assembling and inspecting electronic boards to high-quality standards.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 Class 3 and electrical harnessing standards.
• Commitment to traceability and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, rework and inspect electronic boards to IPC-A-610 Class 3 standards.
• Build and terminate wiring harnesses and cable assemblies to IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
• Crimp, solder and lace harnesses; install backshells and EMC/HV protection.
• Build mechanical and electrical test setups and fixtures.
• Support AIT activities including functional testing and environmental tests.

Skills

Electronic assembly

Wire harnessing

Quality control

Tools

IPC-A-610 Class 3

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Soldering tools

Job description

NewOrbit Space is seeking a hands-on technician to support the build, integration and test of electronic boards, harnesses and mechanical test setups for the AURA gridded-ion thruster. You will work across the hardware lifecycle, assembling and inspecting flight-quality electronics and harnesses, and supporting AIT campaigns on the thruster and its control electronics.

You will report into the AIT team and collaborate with electronics, control, software and satellite teams, ensuring quality and