Spacecraft Production Operator

Meritus Talent; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace is seeking a Spacecraft Production Operator for an initial 6-month contract in Portsmouth. The role involves the assembly and testing of spacecraft payloads within a shift-based environment. Candidates should have experience in mechanical assembly or electrical/RF testing and ideally hold an apprenticeship in Aerospace/Space. Successful candidates will contribute to exciting upcoming programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment related to mechanical assembly or electrical/RF testing.
• Apprenticeship in Aerospace/Space or high-quality production or maintenance field.

Responsibilities

• Assembly, Integration, and Test of Spacecraft Payloads and active antennas.
• Comply with Health and Safety requirements and practices.
• Perform mechanical integration and electrical tests according to technical documentation.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical/RF testing

Education

Apprenticeship in Aerospace/Space

Job description

MERITUS are recruiting for a Spacecraft Production Operator to join our client on an initial 6 month contract to support exciting upcoming programmes.

PLEASE NOTE This role is a shift-based position, with the shift pattern outlined below.

PRODUCTION OPERATOR - INSIDE IR35 - GBP25 PER HOUR - 6 months (+LIKELY EXTENSIONS) - PORTSMOUTH - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS

SHIFT PATTERN:

• Early shift (hours)/Late shift (hours) and Night shift (when required)
• 4-on, 4-off 12 hr continuous shift pattern (hours and hours)

The Spacecraft Production Operator is responsible for the Assembly, Integration, and Test of Spacecraft Payloads and active antennas.

Responsibilities

• Health and safety: Comply with production area Health and Safety requirements and practices, including handling of hazardous substances in accordance with COSHH requirements.
• Mechanical integration of Payload equipment, Connectivity items (coaxial cables and waveguides), Test instrumentation (thermocouples, heater circuits, and accelerometers), DC harness (connector mating and de-mating), MLI (templating, tailoring, and fitting), Structural (inserts, riv-nuts, panel repairs), and wiring activities.
• All achieved via interpreting technical documentation (schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, 2D and 3D General Assembly Drawings, technical notes, and integration procedures).
• Electrical test including performing automated test sequences using a Payload Test System, manual RF measurements of payload equipment and sub-systems, and electrical integration.
• All achieved via interpretation of test procedures and schematics.
• Test performance: checking payload equipment performance against parameters detailed in test procedures and reviewing results for non-conformances.
• Workspace standards are maintained, including 5S policy, process confirmation, and tool control.
• Team performance: Contribute to team activities including Kaizen and SQCDP.

Skill Set

Essential

• Experience in a production environment related to mechanical assembly or electrical/RF testing.
• Apprenticeship in Aerospace/Space or other high-quality production or maintenance field.