Satellite Assembly Technician (Aerospace)

Orion Engineering; Leiden; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Engineering in Leiden, Netherlands, seeks a Satellite Assembly Technician to contribute to the assembly, integration and testing of advanced telecommunications satellites. You will work in a multidisciplinary production team on next‑generation satellites.

You will use technical drawings, precision tools and testing equipment to meet aerospace quality standards, performing mechanical fitting, wiring installation and basic testing while collaborating with engineers to hit milestones.

Responsibilities

• Assembling and integrating satellite components according to technical specifications
• Performing mechanical assembly, drilling, fastening, and fitting activities
• Installing wiring, connectors, and electronic components
• Supporting electrical inspections and basic testing activities using measuring equipment
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and work instructions
• Performing quality checks and documenting results
• Working with engineers and fellow technicians to meet project milestones
• Ensuring compliance with aerospace quality and safety standards
• Contributing to the successful delivery of complex satellite systems

Job description

Are you passionate about technology and would you like to contribute to one of the most ambitious aerospace projects in Europe? Do you enjoy hands-on assembly work, precision engineering, and working in a high-tech environment? Then this opportunity as a Satellite Assembly Technician could be the perfect next step in your career.

You will join a team supporting the production of next-generation telecommunications satellites that will form part of a large-scale satellite constellation. This project aims to deliver hundreds of satellites that will enable global communication services from space.

Position

As a Satellite Assembly Technician, you will contribute to the assembly, integration, and testing of advanced telecommunications satellites within a large-scale aerospace program. Working as part of a multidisciplinary production team, you will be involved in a variety of mechanical, electrical, and mechatronic assembly activities that support the complete build process of satellite systems.

Depending on your experience and project requirements, your work may include assembling structural components, installing wiring and electronic assemblies, performing mechanical fitting activities, conducting inspections and measurements, and supporting integration and testing activities. You will work with technical drawings, assembly instructions, precision tools, and testing equipment to ensure all components meet the strict quality standards required within the aerospace industry.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across multiple technical disciplines while contributing to the production of next-generation satellites that will enable global communications networks. Attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a strong commitment to quality are essential for success in this position.

Your responsibilities include:

• Assembling and integrating satellite components according to technical specifications
• Performing mechanical assembly, drilling, fastening, and fitting activities
• Installing wiring, connectors, and electronic components
• Supporting electrical inspections and basic testing activities using measuring equipment
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and work instructions
• Performing quality checks and documenting results
• Working with engineers and fellow technicians to meet project milestones
• Ensuring compliance with aerospace quality and safety standards
• Contributing to the successful delivery of complex satellite systems