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Spacecraft Production Operator
Shift Pattern:4-on, 4-off | Rotating Days & Nights | Weekend & Offsite Support When Needed
Location:Onsite & Occasional Detached Duty
Ready to build the future of space technology?
Join a dynamic team at the forefront of satellite innovation, where your hands-on skills will help assemble, integrate, and test cutting-edge spacecraft payloads and active antennas. This is more than a job-it's your chance to contribute directly to missions that reach beyond Earth.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Spacecraft Production Operator, you'll be a key player in the end-to-end production of space-bound hardware. Your responsibilities will include:
- Mechanical Integration: Fit and install payload equipment, coaxial cables, waveguides, thermocouples, heater circuits, accelerometers, DC harnesses, and structural components using detailed technical drawings and procedures.
- Electrical Testing:Execute automated and manual RF tests, interpret schematics, and ensure payloads meet performance benchmarks.
- Quality & Safety:Maintain high standards through 5S practices, COSHH compliance, and meticulous workspace management.
- Team Collaboration: Drive continuous improvement through Kaizen, SQCDP, and contribute to a high-performance production culture.
- Critical Moves:Operate cranes and MGSE to support safe and precise movement of sensitive equipment.
- Documentation: Ensure accurate completion of work orders and test records for all activities.
What You'll Bring
- Hands-on experience in mechanical assembly or electrical/RF testing within a high-quality production environment.
- HNC/HND in Engineering, Production, or Maintenance.
- Completed apprenticeship in Aerospace, Space, or a similar precision-driven field.
Shift Details
- Regular Shifts: Early (06:00-14:00), Late (14:00-22:00), and Night (22:00-06:00) as needed.
- Continuous Shifts: 12-hour rotations (06:00-18:00 / 18:00-06:00) on a 4-on, 4-off pattern.
- Weekend & Offsite Work:Required during critical production phases.
Why Join Us?
This is your opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-tech environment where precision meets purpose. Every payload you help build could be part of a mission that changes the world-or explores new ones.
This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
