At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to manufacture flight harnesses for exciting spacecraft projects.
- Company: Leading aerospace company focused on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on experience, and potential for overseas travel.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Be part of groundbreaking space technology and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: HNC/HND in engineering or relevant experience; ESA Harness Certification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
This contract opportunity is available through our Outsourcing Partner; contact details can be provided.
Responsible For
- Delivery of fully manufactured flight harness and test cables to AIT.
- Supporting off site and overseas activities.
Key Purpose of Job
- Working as part of spacecraft AIT team, manufacture the harness required for various STTL spacecraft developments.
Key Tasks
- All build activities required for the spacecraft harness manufacture.
- Implementing the harness design during the manufacture process to meet all electrical, grounding and environmental requirements.
- Liaison with the spacecraft systems team to resolve issues and anomalies.
- Progress reporting.
- Spacecraft test cable manufacture.
- Assist with harness routing discussions.
- General AIT and EVT support with possible overseas travel.
- Support training programmes for both internal and customer engineers.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
- A minimum of HNC/HND in engineering or science discipline or demonstrable hands-on experience in the space industry.
- ESA Harness Certification:
- ECSS-Q-ST-70-26 (Crimping of high reliability electrical connections).
- ECSS-Q-ST-70-18 (Preparation, assembly and mounting of RF coaxial cables).
- Requirements of this post are to hold, or have held in the last 5 years, an EU based personal Security clearance and to be a citizen of one of the member states of the European Union or the Schengen association countries.
Experience
- All aspects of harness and cable manufacture.
- Working with spacecraft flight hardware during design, development and implementation phases.
- Working with verification / validation of requirements.
- Good, all round electrical, mechanical & electronics background.
- Experience of working in cleanroom conditions preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
- Execute work and inspection regime to recognised standards.
- Proven, practical, hands–on ability for both flight build and ground and development testing tasks.
- Good team working skills, together with the ability to interface with others at all levels.
- Strong attention to detail is essential.
- Good communication skills are required.
- Must be prepared to work irregular hours and weekends during peak workload periods.
- Ability to fly out to support overseas work is required.
- A flexible and pragmatic attitude to work, planning and interactions with others is required.
- Full, clean driving licence preferred.
AIT Harness Engineer - Contractor in Surrey employer: Surrey Satellite Technology
As an AIT Integration Engineer with us, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to advancing space exploration. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth, offering opportunities for training and development while working in a state-of-the-art cleanroom environment. Located in a vibrant area, our company not only supports your career aspirations but also encourages a healthy work-life balance, making it an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Surrey Satellite Technology Recruitment Team
