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Satellite Technician

Airbus Defence and Space logoAirbus Defence and SpaceStevenageFull timePosted 4w ago

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## Job Description SECURITY CLEARANCE:Must have or be able to obtain SC Security Clearance LOCATION:Stevenage (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy) TYPE:Full time ## WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more Work / Life Balance:37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday.

There are no core hours on Friday afternoons.

Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements) Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing:Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme Family and Caregiving:Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) Our world is changing.

And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So, what's your next change? Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Satellite Technician (Electrical/Mechanical) to join our team in Stevenage to assemble, integrate, and test cutting-edge satellite systems.

Playing a hands-on role in the production lifecycle, you will utilize a variety of advanced manufacturing techniques to ensure our spacecraft and related systems are built to the highest quality standards before launch. ## HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM - Perform electrical assembly, integration, and modification of systems, including complex harness routing, electrical connections, soldering, and crimping. - Execute mechanical assembly and integration tasks, utilising bonding techniques, torqueing, drilling, shimming, and unit installation. - Conduct basic electrical testing (such as continuity, bonding, insulation, and DC high voltage) and install necessary test equipment. - Perform first-level quality inspections and proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement on the shop floor. - Work accurately from technical instructions, work orders, and test procedures to deliver completed, integrated assemblies with all associated production documentation. - Provide crucial support to off-site testing and launch site activities, ensuring operational readiness in various environments (including working at heights). ## ABOUT YOU - Experience of electrical and mechanical assembly, integration, and testing, ideally within an aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environment. - Experience of practical production techniques, including soldering, crimping, harness routing, bonding, torqueing, drilling, and shimming. - Experience of working meticulously from technical documentation, engineering drawings, and job cards to perform first-level quality inspections. - Comfortable working at heights and adaptable to travel for off-site testing and launch site support activities. ## HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time.

Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc.

Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert).

To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

LI:MF1 This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. ## Company AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited ## Employment Type Permanent ------- ## Experience Level Entry Level ## Job Family Electrician <JF-MA-CT> By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment.

This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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