Job Description
Prismatic is a technology development company, specialising in the design, manufacture and delivery of innovative, high value aerospace products and systems. Prismatic is a subsidiary of BAE systems, led by a technically and commercially focused team. Our cutting edge systems (such as the high-altitude PHASA-35) have clear commercial value, are developed at pace and address critical customer needs.
The Role:
* This role is for a professional technician to make, assemble and test battery packs for our unmanned vehicles. The role involves a diverse range of wiring and building tasks for a talented, flexible, and passionate technician with experience in electronics, and electrical build in manufacturing. This person must embrace the challenge of producing outstanding results on his/her own without the need for constant supervision.
* The ideal candidate will have a few years of experience in soldering cables, building harnesses, crimping connectors, and general hands-on skills. We expect applicants to have proven dexterity, to be quick and to enjoy building complex systems.
* Experience with battery systems is not required for this role but is desired.
Tasks and Accountabilities:
As part of this role you will be responsible for undertaking activities such as:
* Battery assembly, such as soldering (PCB or wires), crimping and general avionics wiring/assembly.
* Make and install wiring looms, circuit boards and other electronic hardware.
* Assemble battery frames, and other mechanical hardware.
* Use power tools with precision and in a safe manner.
* Report on Quality Control issues and managing documentation.
* Test and follow quality assurance procedures.
* Able to multitask and work in a high pressure and task-oriented environment.
Required Skills
Essential Skills and Experiences:
* Must be able to demonstrate hands on experience in previous roles as an assembly technician, or engineering.
* Must be able to solder and understand basic electrical wiring.
* Must be adaptable and open to change to work in a fast-paced growing business.
* Fluent with Excel, Word.
* Strong focus on quality and customer pride.
* Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK.
Desirable:
* Previous experience doing wiring/assembly in the aerospace industry will be of additional interest.
* Previous experience working with Lithium-Ion cells.
* Previous experience working with a spot-welding machine.
Principal Terms and Conditions
* Start – ASAP.
* Location – Kidlington, Oxfordshire UK.
* Post – Permanent.
* Working time 37.5 hrs per week.
* Salary – to be agreed depending on experience.
* Pension – 10% contribution from the company included plus a Salary Exchange for AVCs.
* Leave – 25 days plus bank holidays.
* Green Car/EV scheme through salary sacrifice.
* Eligible to participate in BAE Systems Share Incentive Scheme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
Selection Process
* Clarifications, please contact jobs@prismaticltd.co.uk
* CV and covering letters (specifying which post(s) are of interest) to jobs@prismaticltd.co.uk
* Interviews are either virtually or at Kidlington ASAP.
* No recruitment agencies or unsolicited CVs from recruiters. Direct applicants only.