Spacecraft Production Operator

Spacecraft Production Operator

Shift Pattern: 4-on, 4-off | Rotating Days & Nights | Weekend & Offsite Support as Required

Location: Onsite with Occasional Detached Duty

A leading space technology company is seeking a Spacecraft Production Operator to join its dynamic team at the forefront of satellite innovation. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the assembly, integration, and testing of advanced spacecraft payloads and active antennas-playing a vital part in missions that extend beyond Earth.

Key Responsibilities

The Spacecraft Production Operator will be responsible for:

Mechanical Integration: Installing payload equipment, coaxial cables, waveguides, thermocouples, heater circuits, accelerometers, DC harnesses, and structural components using detailed technical drawings and procedures.
Electrical Testing: Conducting automated and manual RF tests, interpreting schematics, and verifying payload performance against benchmarks.
Quality & Safety: Upholding high standards through 5S practices, COSHH compliance, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
Team Collaboration: Supporting continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen and SQCDP, and contributing to a high-performance production culture.
Critical Moves: Operating cranes and MGSE to ensure safe and precise handling of sensitive equipment.
Documentation: Accurately completing work orders and test records for all assigned activities.

Candidate Requirements

Practical 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 similarly precision-driven field.

Shift Details

Regular Shifts: Early (06:00-14:00), Late (14:00-22:00), and Night (22:00-06:00) as required.
Continuous Shifts: 12-hour rotations (06:00-18:00 / 18:00-06:00) on a 4-on, 4-off pattern.
Weekend & Offsite Work: May be necessary during critical production phases.

Why Join?

This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, high-tech environment where precision meets purpose. Every payload built could be part of a mission that changes the world-or explores new ones.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan