Electrical Specialist Satellite Technician

Our client, a leader in the Space and Satellite industry are looking for a number of Electrical Specialist Satellite Technicians for contract roles based in Stevenage.

Job Profile:

To perform electrical/mechanical integration activities:

* Highly competent at wiring activities, manufacture and integration of flight harness and test harness (crimping, soldering, looming, routing and repairs)
* Quality control inspections
* Excellent engineering hand skills
* Use of basic hand tools (torque tools, screwdrivers, spanners, measurement tools and etc.).
* Test instrumentation integration (thermocouples, heater circuits and accelerometers)
* Prepare, apply, handle and dispose of chemical and hazardous substances in accordance with COSHH requirements
* Ensuring workspace is kept clean and tidy in accordance with 5S policy
* Following tool control procedures
* Active participation in Continuous Improvement activities
* Ensuring correct completion of build paperwork for all activities you have performed
* Interpreting technical documentation (schematical drawings, wiring diagrams, 2D and 3D General Assembly Drawings, technical notes and integration procedures)
* 3D model navigation
* Support movement and lifting operations using overhead crane and other MGSE (Mechanical Ground Support Equipment).

Key Skills and Experience:

* ESA, aerospace or other high quality wiring experience (flight and test harness manufacture, check out and installation)
* Harness securing methods
* Installation and removal coaxial cables/DC harnesses
* Detailed assembly and integration (equipment and processes similar to, or to the standard required for aerospace industry).
* High level of engineering hand skills
* Strong, demonstrable experience of using hand tools
* Tool control
* Technical documentation
* Handling and use of chemicals and hazardous substances
* Proven experience in a similar role
* Inspection of critical electronic/electrical/electro-mechanical hardware
* Previous experience of space/aerospace inspection and test activities

Capital International Staffing Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.