Spacecraft Assembly Technician - On-Site with Perks

McFly & Brown; Leiden; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on knowledge/

One-year secondment or temp-to-perm

27 vacation days and 13 ADV days

PME pension scheme

Company fitness

Bicycle plan

Personal development opportunities

Job summary

McFly & Brown in the Leiden region is seeking an AI Technician (Assembly & Integration) to join a space-industry team assembling and integrating high-end space hardware for satellites and launch vehicles. The role is on-site, full-time, in an international, high-tech environment.

You will work from mechanical assembly to qualification, follow work instructions, perform self-inspections, document deviations, and collaborate with engineers and quality specialists to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• MBO/HBO degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• At least two years of experience in mechanical assembly or manufacturing.
• Experience working with strict quality procedures and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a hands-on mindset.
• Proficient in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
• You must currently live and be legally eligible to work in the Netherlands.
• Preferred: experience in space, aerospace, defence, or other highly regulated high-tech industries.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate mission-critical mechanical space hardware following technical work instructions and quality procedures.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, quality specialists, and project teams to deliver products on schedule.
• Perform accurate self-inspections to ensure products meet strict quality requirements.
• Identify, document, and report technical deviations according to established procedures.
• Work with digital work instructions and production registration systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hands-on mindset

Proactive attitude

Dutch language

English language

Education

MBO/HBO degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

McFly & Brown in the Leiden region is seeking an AI Technician (Assembly & Integration) to join a space-industry team assembling and integrating high-end space hardware for satellites and launch vehicles. The role is on-site, full-time, in an international, high-tech environment.

You will work from mechanical assembly to qualification, follow work instructions, perform self-inspections, document deviations, and collaborate with engineers and quality specialists to meet schedules.