Electronics Technician - Space & Satellite Systems
Title: Electronics Technician – Space & Satellite Systems
Location: South East England (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support Available
A pioneering space technology company is seeking an experienced Electronics Technician to support the build, integration and testing of next-generation satellite propulsion and spacecraft systems.
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly innovative engineering team developing cutting-edge low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology designed to transform global connectivity and in-orbit capabilities.
The Role:
You will play a hands-on role supporting the assembly, integration and testing of flight-quality electronic hardware, harnesses and propulsion subsystems used within advanced spacecraft platforms.
Working closely with electronics, software, systems and spacecraft engineers, you will contribute across the full hardware lifecycle – from board assembly and cable harnessing through to environmental testing and spacecraft integration activities.
The successful candidate will ideally come from the space or satellite sector and have previous experience supporting LEO satellite, spacecraft, propulsion or avionics programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assemble, rework and inspect electronic boards to IPC-A-610 Class 3 standards
- Build and terminate wiring harnesses and cable assemblies to IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards
- Perform soldering, crimping, cable lacing and connector assembly activities
- Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings and assembly procedures
- Maintain detailed build records, test logs and hardware traceability documentation
- Support Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) activities on spacecraft and electronic systems
- Build mechanical and electrical test setups from engineering drawings and procedures
- Operate and maintain lab equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, DAQ systems, power supplies and electronic loads
- Support functional, environmental and performance testing of electronic and propulsion hardware
- Follow strict ESD and cleanroom working practices where required
Essential Requirements:
- Previous experience as an Electronics Technician, AIT Technician, Avionics Technician or similar within the space or satellite industry
- Proven experience working on satellite, spacecraft or LEO-related hardware programmes
- IPC-A-610 Class 3 certification or demonstrable equivalent experience
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification for harness and cable assembly
- Strong hands-on experience assembling, reworking and inspecting electronic boards and harnesses
- Experience supporting integration and testing activities on high-reliability hardware
- Confident using lab instrumentation including oscilloscopes, multimeters and power supplies
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings
- Strong documentation, quality control and traceability discipline
- Knowledge of ESD-safe working practices
Desirable Experience:
- J-STD-001 certification (Space Addendum highly desirable)
- Experience within cleanroom or ISO-classified environments
- Familiarity with ECSS standards, particularly ECSS-Q-ST-70
- Experience working with high-voltage or power electronics systems
- Exposure to propulsion systems, spacecraft avionics or satellite subsystems
- Basic CAD literacy using SolidWorks, NX or CATIA
What’s on Offer:
- Opportunity to work on ground breaking satellite and propulsion technologies
- Exposure to full spacecraft hardware lifecycle activities
- Competitive salary package
- Equity/share options
- Private healthcare including dental and optical cover
- Annual health assessments
- Hybrid working model
- Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance available for international candidates
This role would suit a highly motivated technician who thrives in fast-paced engineering environments and wants to contribute directly to the future of space technology. Please send your CV or call me at 7537163434.
