Spacecraft Production Operator

Line Up; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Spacecraft Production Operator in Portsmouth for a 6-month contract. The role includes assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft payloads with responsibilities in health and safety compliance, mechanical integration, and electrical testing, requiring HNC or HND qualifications. Suitable candidates will have prior experience in production and aerospace environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment related to mechanical assembly or electrical/RF testing.
• HNC or HND in an engineering production or maintenance field.
• Apprenticeship in aerospace/space or other high-quality production or maintenance fields.

Responsibilities

• Comply with health and safety requirements and handle hazardous substances according to COSHH.
• Mechanical integration of payload equipment and connectivity items.
• Interpret technical documentation and perform electrical testing.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical/RF testing

Health and safety compliance

Education

HNC or HND in engineering production or maintenance

Apprenticeship in aerospace/space

Job description

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Spacecraft Production Operator on an initial 6-month contract. As a Spacecraft Production Operator, you will be responsible for the assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft payloads and active antennas.

Role:

Spacecraft Production Operator

Pay:

21 - 25 per hour via Umbrella + shift uplift when on shifts

Location:

Portsmouth

Contract:

4 on 4 off early, late, and night shifts (when required) - 6 months

IR35 Status:

Inside

Security Clearance:

BPSS, UK Eyes only project

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, accelerometers), DC harness (connector mating and de-mating), MLI (templating, tailoring, fitting), structural components (inserts, riv-nuts, panel repairs), and wiring activities.
• Interpretation of technical documentation such as schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, 2D and 3D general assembly drawings, technical notes, and integration procedures.
• Electrical testing, including performing automated test sequences using a payload test system, manual RF measurements of payload equipment and subsystems, and electrical integration.
• Test performance: checking payload equipment performance against parameters detailed in test procedures and reviewing results for non-conformances.
• Maintaining workspace standards, including 5S policy, process confirmation, and tool control.
• Contributing to team performance activities, including Kaizen and SQCDP.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in a production environment related to mechanical assembly or electrical/RF testing.
• HNC or HND in an engineering production or maintenance field.
• Apprenticeship in aerospace/space or other high-quality production or maintenance fields.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation.

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