Job Description

AIT Trainee - Job Ref: 2134

We are currently looking for a trainee to Join our growing Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) team. The trainee shall embark on a 2-year training programme, with on-the-job training intended to upskill the individual, potentially culminating in certification to recognised Industrial Standards. Upon satisfactory completion of the traineeship, the successful qualified trainee will then be offered a permanent role as a qualified AIT Technician.

Role requirements

The trainee will be working as part of spacecraft mission teams to efficiently progress the spacecraft through each stage of the Assembly, Integration & Test process and external Environmental test phase.

Key Tasks

× Spacecraft mechanical integration & test planning

× Assist with Spacecraft electrical integration & test planning

× Assist with Spacecraft harness and test cable definition & manufacture

× General Cleanroom logistics, planning and execution

× General AIT and EVT support with possible overseas travel

× Maintain tidiness and safe working practices in the AIT cleanroom

× Liaise with mission team and external customers

× Support training programmes for both internal and customer engineers

× Presentation at required design, test and project reviews

Qualifications Knowledge & Skills

· Practical, hands-on ability. Genuine interest and satisfaction in hands-on work.

· Excellent planning and organising skills. Reliable.

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

· Familiar with soldering (but not an expert).

· Clear communication skills.

· Commitment to take own initiative.

· Desire to support others.

· Good team working skills.

· 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 on site in Guildford.

Contract Duration

Fixed term with the view of going permanent at the end of the training programme.