Overview

As part of our continued support to our customer in the space sector we are looking for a Panel Assembly Technician to join us on a permanent or contract basis. The salary/rate is negotiable based on experience, seniority, etc. The role will be based at our customer''s facility in Stevenage and will involve shift work for which a premium will be paid.

We are now looking for Technicians to grow and develop their careers within AIT as part of an international company expanding its internal space capability.

This vacancy presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop and grow their skills and knowledge within a thriving organisation. The job holder will be engaged in a wide variety of mechanical operations/activities covering all areas of assembly and integration on spacecraft payloads - although not essential specific experience in RF and optical cable routing and assembly, as well as clean room experience are highly sought after this role.

This is an area of significant growth within Expleo, an area where we are looking at growing future team leads from within. Demonstrating our commitment to continue to grow our space business.

Mechanical Engineering:

• Utilise Work orders on Apriso or EWIS or paper as an input into the mechanical assembly process
• Work with and be responsible for the successful installation and integration of Kits of parts
• Read and understand 3D Drawings and technical notes using Dragonfly or 3DXML
• utilise procedures and documents containing engineering data e.g torque values as part of the mechanical installation process.
• Be aware of COSHH and Risk Assessment Documents that support Integration and Assembly activities

Tasks: Using customer procedures, the supplier performs the following:

• Complete Receipt, inspection and handling of equipment to the relevant standard.
• Complete component / equipment installation and grounding
• Complete Bonding of parts
• Conduct Waveguide installation.
• Carry out Coaxial cable installation and routing
• Carry out Thermal hardware installation and routing,
• Carry out DC Harness routing and connection.
• Assemble Mechanical parts as directed by the customer.
• Ensure Procedures completed and filled IAW customer requirements
• Author reports, in cases of an anomaly or a deviation.
• Ensure all work completed complies with relevant Quality Standards, ensuring Quality inspection passed

• HNC or HND in engineering/maintenance OR Apprenticeship in Aerospace/Space or other high quality production field.

• Experience working in a high quality production environment relating to mechanical assembly
• Experience working in a clean-room environment including FOD/ESD practices

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive