Space Hardware Workshop Technician – EMI Share Options

Foundational; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EMI share options (UK employees)

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Enhanced Parental Leave

Cycle to work schemes

Job summary

Foundational in London is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to lead hands-on assembly of station hardware, wiring, testing and integration for our laser ranging network.

You will read engineering drawings, work with machining and assembly, and help turn prototypes into repeatable builds; EMI options, 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, enhanced parental leave, and a fast-moving spacetech environment await.

Qualifications

• Experience in a workshop/engineering environment is essential.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret specs.
• Comfort with basic electrical wiring and wiring looms.

Responsibilities

• Machine, modify and assemble mechanical parts and sub-assemblies.
• Build wiring looms, cabinets and electrical assemblies.
• Assemble and test station hardware before it ships.
• Keep the workshop safe, organised and stocked.
• Help engineers turn prototypes into repeatable builds.
• Prepare and pack equipment for shipping to sites.

Skills

Workshop experience

Read engineering drawings

Precision and cleanliness

Electrical wiring basics

Education

NVQ/HNC

Tools

CNC machining

Lathe and mill

Wiring looms

Job description

Foundational in London is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to lead hands-on assembly of station hardware, wiring, testing and integration for our laser ranging network.

You will read engineering drawings, work with machining and assembly, and help turn prototypes into repeatable builds; EMI options, 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, enhanced parental leave, and a fast-moving spacetech environment await.