Assemby Technician - Glasgow

AAC Clyde Space is seeking a skilled Assembly Technician to join our production team and support the build and integration of satellite platforms and subsystems. In this role you will work as part of the production team using handheld tools to assemble printed circuit boards or assemblies for the cube satellite market, following detailed engineering drawings, procedures and work instructions to ensure all assemblies meet required quality and performance standards. This is a practical, hands‑on position that involves working closely with engineering, quality and test teams to deliver reliable, flight‑ready products. You will contribute to continuous improvement activities within the production environment and help maintain a clean, organised and efficient workspace. The role is based full‑time on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver work tasks and assignments in accordance with required standards, quality, budget and timescales
• Perform dexterity‑based tasks including subsystem assembly, soldering and similar
• Provide functional input to inform production
• Keep processes and procedures up to date
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders and their expectations to ensure continued support

Skills required

• Experience in hand soldering surface‑mount components
• Experience in using PCB layout and schematics
• Experience in assembling products in a production environment
• IPC‑trained electronics assembler
• Ability to accurately identify electronic components, polarity markings and correct placement per designated locations on PCBAs
• Good understanding of manufacturing documentation (e.g. Bill of Materials, assembly drawings, PCB files, etc.)
• Detail‑oriented, focused and meticulous
• Physical dexterity
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities
• Ability to make good decisions under a highly demanding, dynamic environment
• Ability to organise self and prioritise workload with multiple projects in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft software
• Proficiency in English, both verbally and written

Skills desired

• Previous experience working with a small/medium‑sized company
• Previous experience in the electronics industry, ideally the space industry
• Certification or knowledge of IPC‑610 and J‑STD‑001
• Harness assembly experience

Right to Work

AAC Clyde Space has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to live and work in the EU or the country in which they plan to work. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to AAC Clyde Space verifying that you are eligible to work in that country before you start work.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to create a positive recruitment and selection experience across every part of our business. The company is committed to handling applications to a consistently high standard and all candidates with dignity and respect. Those involved in the recruitment and selection process will act with integrity, objectivity and professionalism. We are committed to equal opportunities for all and to have diversity reflected within our global workforce. We believe its diversity and inclusion will allow for greater creativity and innovation to help AAC Clyde Space Group deliver the vision to help improve life on earth.

Openness to Flexible Working

We recognise work‑life balance is important so we are open to discussions around flexible working, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. If you would like to know more, please ask the Hiring Manager during any recruitment process that you may be involved in.