Entry Level Manufacturing Specialist

MassHire Lowell Career Center
Chelmsford
1 year ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Design Quality Assurance Manager

Engineering Project Manager - Bridge Surveyor

Hr Assistant

Sales Coordinator

Senior SOC Engineer

Masterplanning Manager

ATC is interviewing Entry Level Manufacturing Specialist to assist our Manufacturing Department in the development, verification and validation of Manufacturing Processes pertaining to the manufacture of High Reliability Electronic Assemblies for Space and Military applications. Specific processes include, (but are not limited to), surface mount soldering, selective soldering, hot gas rework, component tinning and preforming. This role will be involved in development, verification and validation.

Responsibilities will include:
- Establishing & documenting processes in the development stage prior to introduction or use in
the manufacturing process.
- Reviewing and updating existing processes to ensure the documented process is accurate to
actual practice and meet program requirements.
- Establishing, reviewing and or updating preventative maintenance procedures for all
equipment used in the manufacturing process.
- Conducting or scheduling preventative maintenance procedures on equipment as required
according to the PM schedule from QA.
- Conduct training as required to required personnel to ensure proper and safe operation of all
equipment.
- Assist the Manufacturing Engineering Department in generating and updating Assembly
Procedures particularly as they specify processes and or equipment used in the process.
- Additional tasks may be assigned by the Manufacturing Manager.

Requirements:
- AAS degree or equivalent experience in a related technical field or direction experience in
Surface Mount and/or Selective Soldering and preforming processes.
- Proficiency with MS Office products.
- The ability to write technical documents

Assurance Technology Corporation (ATC) is a leader in the design, development, delivery and support of advanced RF, Optical, Processing and Power systems key to space, avionics, shipboard and terrestrial operations in support of the US military, NASA, NOAA and the commercial sector.

Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Neurodiversity in UK Space Careers: Turning Different Thinking into a Superpower

The UK space sector has quietly become one of the most exciting places to build a career. From small satellites & launch services to Earth observation, navigation, in-orbit servicing & space data startups, the industry needs people who can solve hard problems in smart ways. Those people are not all “typical” engineers or scientists – and that’s a strength, not a weakness. If you live with ADHD, autism or dyslexia, you may have been told your brain is “too distracted”, “too literal” or “too disorganised” for precision work in the space sector. In reality, many of the traits that made school or previous jobs difficult can be major assets in space engineering, mission operations & space data roles. This guide is written for neurodivergent job seekers exploring UK space careers. We’ll look at: What neurodiversity means in a space industry context How ADHD, autism & dyslexia strengths map to common space roles Practical workplace adjustments you can request under UK law How to talk about neurodivergence in applications & interviews By the end, you’ll have a clearer sense of where you might thrive in the UK space sector – & how to turn “different thinking” into a genuine superpower.

Space Sector Hiring Trends 2026: What to Watch Out For (For Job Seekers & Recruiters)

The UK space sector is no longer a niche curiosity. It is now a strategic industry worth billions, employing tens of thousands of people across nearly 2,000 organisations – and it has been growing faster than the wider UK economy for years. At the same time, employers report serious skills shortages, especially in software, data and systems engineering, with recruitment and retention now cited as key barriers to growth. For job seekers, this is encouraging – but it does not mean every space application is an easy win. For recruiters, competing for talent with tech, defence, energy and finance is only getting harder. This article, written for www.ukspacejobs.co.uk , explores the space sector hiring trends to watch in 2026, aimed at both: Job seekers searching for terms like “space jobs in the UK”, “satellite jobs UK”, or “space engineer roles”; and Recruiters and hiring managers interested in “space sector hiring trends” and “space recruitment UK”.

Space Industry Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK space‑sector hiring has shifted from pedigree‑first screening to capability‑driven evaluation across the full stack—spacecraft systems, payload/RF, flight software, GNC/ADCS, propulsion, structures/thermal, AIT (assembly–integration–test), mission/ground operations, reliability/radiation, and compliance (ECSS, export control). Employers want proof you can build, test, operate and scale space systems safely and economically. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for satellite/spacecraft engineers, payload & RF/MM‑wave, flight & ground software, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal, AIT/test, mission ops, data/EO, and space product/TPM roles. Who this is for: Systems engineers, payload/RF engineers, flight software & FDIR, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal/structures, propulsion, AIT/test, reliability/radiation, QA/compliance, ground segment/cloud, mission operations, EO/data processing, and product/programme managers targeting roles in the UK space ecosystem.