Spacecraft Production Operator

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Spacecraft Production Operator for a 6-month contract in Portsmouth. The role involves assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft payloads and active antennas, requiring expertise in mechanical assembly and electrical testing. Candidates must have an apprenticeship in aerospace or a similar high-quality production field.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment related to mechanical assembly or electrical/RF testing.
• Apprenticeship in Aerospace/Space or comparable production fields.

Responsibilities

• Comply with health and safety requirements in the production area.
• Mechanical integration of payload equipment and electrical testing.
• Interpret technical documentation and perform tests on payload equipment performance.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical/RF testing

Education

Apprenticeship in Aerospace/Space

Job description

Job Description

MERITUS is 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 shift-based, with the shift pattern outlined below.

PRODUCTION OPERATOR - INSIDE IR35 - £25 PER HOUR - 6 months (+LIKELY EXTENSIONS) - PORTSMOUTH - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS

SHIFT PATTERN:

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

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, 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 automated test sequences using a Payload Test System, manual RF measurements of payload equipment and sub-systems, and electrical integration.
• Performing tests to check payload equipment performance against parameters detailed in test procedures and reviewing results for non-conformances.
• Maintain workspace standards, including 5S policy, process confirmation, and tool control.
• Contribute to team performance 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 fields.