ESA/IPC Harness and Spacecraft Inspector
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Location: Guildford | On-site | Cleanroom / Controlled Production Environment
Sector: Space
We are seeking an experienced ESA / IPC Harness and Spacecraft Inspector to support the build and integration of high-reliability spacecraft hardware.
This is a hands-on inspection role focused on ensuring spacecraft electrical harnesses, wiring, interconnections and mechanical assemblies meet the stringent quality and reliability standards required for spaceflight. You will work closely with manufacturing, engineering and quality teams throughout spacecraft build and integration activities.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out detailed visual inspections of spacecraft electrical harnesses in accordance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space Addendum, ECSS standards and programme-specific requirements.
Inspect wiring, connectors, terminations, soldering, crimping, shielding, braiding, lacing, strain relief, tie locations and cable bend radii.
Verify mechanical integrity and correct installation of spacecraft hardware against engineering drawings and specifications.
Perform or support electrical testing, including continuity, insulation resistance and Hi-Pot testing, where required.
Conduct Key Inspection Points (KIPs) during spacecraft build, assembly and integration activities.
Identify, document and report non-conformances, supporting root-cause investigation and corrective action activities.
Complete inspection documentation, including traveller sheets, NCRs, inspection reports and configuration records.
Ensure all inspection activities are carried out in accordance with cleanroom, ESD and FOD requirements.
Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues while maintaining programme schedules.
Ensure spacecraft hardware is built and inspected to the required level of quality, traceability and configuration control.
Key Requirements
Current or previous qualification/certification and practical experience relating to ESA/ECSS-Q-ST-70-26 or ECSS-Q-ST-70-28.
Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space Addendum requirements.
Demonstrable experience inspecting or manufacturing high-reliability harnesses within the space, aerospace or defence sectors. xgikmsk
Strong understanding of spacecraft or high-reliability electrical harness construction and inspection.
Practical knowledge of soldering, crimping and electrical termination techniques to aerosp...
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