Flight Assembly Technician - Contractor

Surrey Satellite Technology
Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom
3 months ago
Job Type
Contract
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
18 Feb 2026 (3 months ago)

We are currently looking for a technician to join our growing team.

Role requirements

Primary role will be working in Flight Assembly, working on general building of boards and modules, harness, mechanisms and solar panels.

· Working in a cleanroom environment

· Working to ESA standard

· Working to build instructions and drawings

· A high level of electro-mechanical build

· Building of wire harnesses and test boxes

· Other activities as delegated

Qualifications Knowledge & Skills

· Experience within a cleanroom environment

· ESA certification Required.

· A good knowledge in soldering practices, and intricate electro- mechanical build practices.

· Practical, hands-on ability

· Good general computing skills (word processing and basic spreadsheets) Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

· Strong and clear communication skills

· Commitment to take own initiative

· Desire to support others

· Good team working skills

· High attention to detail

· Excellent planning and organising skills

· Able to use common sense when under pressure

· Ability to multi-task and deliver both immediate and longer-term tasks

· Able to demonstrate company mindsets and behaviours; Be accountable, Drive & delivery, communicate effectively, Self-manage effectively, Work as one team

Location

The role is based in Guildford

Contract

Please note that this contract will need to be processed through one of our sub-contracting partners, and we will be happy to put you in contact with them.

Initially 6 Months.

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