Spacecraft Production Operator

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit Spacecraft Production Operator on an initial 6 -month contract. As the Spacecraft Production Operator, you will be responsible for the Assembly, Integration and Test 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 iaw COSHH requirements
• Mechanical integration of Payload equipment’s, Connectivity items (coaxial cables and waveguide), 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 of payload equipment performance against parameters detailed in test procedures and review results for non-conformances.
• Workspace standard are maintained including 5S policy, process confirmation, tool control
• Team performance: Contribute to team performance activities including Kaizen and SQCDP

Essential Skills

• Experience in a production environment related to mechanical assembly or electrical/RF test
• HNC or HND in an engineering production or maintenance field
• Apprenticeship in Aerospace/Space or other high quality production or maintenance field

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

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