As part of our continued support to our customer in the space sector we are looking for a Mechanical AIT Engineer 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 require the successful candidate to work hybrid on site minimum 3 days per week.
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.
Responsibilities
Mechanical Engineering:
Utilise Work orders on Apriso or EWIS or paper as an input into the mechanical assembly process
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
Using customer procedures, perform the following:
Complete Receipt, inspection and handling of equipment to the relevant standard.
Support the definition of MGSE for use on the Satellite and support procurement activities
Support The Mechanical Process Owner team in all aspects of their role
Support to Assembly Integration & Test (AIT) Lead Engineering team in periods of high workload
Handling and installation of thermal hardware (heaters, thermistors)
Mechanical integration of electronic units, subsystems and instruments, mechanisms, antennas, solar arrays, mechanical sub-systems, instruments, payloads and spacecraft and control the documentation / process associated with performing these
Support in the creation of re-work instructions based on project requirements and identify parts and tooling required
Preparation of concepts for mechanical AIT and MGSE (Mechanical Ground Support equipment) and creation of corresponding planning documents
Creation of the necessary specifications, support of the Tender process (tender evaluation)
Coordination and participation in the internal development of MGSE
Participation in NRBs (Non-Conformance Review Boards) to find the causes of error and finding solutions
Qualifications
Degree Qualified Engineer in a Mechanical Engineering subject
HNC or HND in engineering/maintenance OR Apprenticeship in Aerospace/Space or other high quality production field with experience in mechanical engineering field.
Essential Skills
Appreciation of satellite integration processes and project phases
Good understanding and detailed experience of complex mechanical systems
Lean manufacturing techniques including 5S, root cause analysis and continuous improvement
Knowledge and experience in the production of high quality documentation (test specs, test plans, test procedures, AIT Plans, DDV plans)
High mechanical skills and relevant experience
Writing Procedures and process control
High self-motivation and ability to deal with changing priorities on a multi project basis.
Good problem-solving skills (technical, logistics and organisational).
Good planning skills and process competence, (MRP system experience an advantage).
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work in a team
Experience
5-10 years' experience post-graduation
Prior experience in the space industry is highly desirable
Experience working in a high-quality production environment relating to mechanical assembly
Experience working in a clean-room environment including FOD/ESD practices
What Do I Need Before I Apply
UK sole National
SC cleared without caveats
Ability and willingness to travel to and work on the clients Stevenage site minimum 3 days per week
Benefits
Staff hires enjoy:
A 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