AIT Technician

AIT Technician

We are looking for an experienced AIT Technician to join our assembly, test and integration team, working on our launch vehicle here in Forres. You will be working with experts in the field to test and integrate systems that will be launched into space.

Orbex

Orbex is Europe's most exciting space company. You will be joining a team developing one of the most innovative, high-tech orbital space launch vehicles in the world, and you'll have the chance to earn an ownership stake in the company.

We are a highly motivated and focused team, and we are looking for colleagues who share our vision of creating Europe's first fully private space access company.

We are looking for team members who will fit in immediately and hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the AIT team you will be involved in the end-to-end process of assembling, testing and qualifying flight systems, components and assemblies for the launch vehicle as well as prototype hardware and test articles.
• Mechanical assembly, integration and test of safety critical systems including Hydraulic, high pressure and cryogenic components
• Experience with production, manufacturing or broader electromechanical disciplines would be beneficial, as would any experience writing or implementing test scripts.
• This role will involve working at our factory in Forres and our test site (10 minutes away). You will be required to spend significant time working outdoors.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to read, understand and follow detailed schematics, drawings and instructions.
• Proactive and strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Mechanical fitter with welding experience
• Pressure testing
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure to tight timescales.
• High attention to detail.
• Basic computer literacy.

Qualifications or experience in mechanical engineering including significant practical work is essential.

Essential Experience

• Experience in a hands on environment working with high pressure fluid components or systems, ideally in a safety critical or high reliability industry such as aerospace.
• Proven ability to operate with minimal management working detailed test regimens, instructions or procedures.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with medium to large scale components (Aircraft, Marine etc.).
• Ability to interrogate CAD data for information.
• Experience with cryogenics
• Exposure to working to high safety standards, ideally with hazardous materials/chemicals.
• Component inspection (Geometric, NDI) & Environmental testing

Personality

Orbex is a fast-moving company with a lot going on every single day. We are looking for motivated team players who will work hard, deliver reliably and put the team above themselves without any need for supervision.

• Typically you will be:- A creative, lateral thinker.
• Flexible, dedicated, trustworthy.
• Comfortable with extreme multi-tasking.
• Highly detail-oriented.
• Energetic and proactive.

Location

This role is based in Forres at Orbex’s headquarters.

Orbex Forres is located at the foot of the Scottish Highlands, near Inverness. It's close to the spectacular coastline, wild beaches and amazing wildlife of the Moray Firth, as well as being a short distance from the world famous Loch Ness, and Aviemore ski resort.

If you enjoy adventurous outdoor pursuits in extraordinary natural environments, the coast and highlands around Forres offer an ideal location.

Mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, camping, sailing, surfing, motorbiking and skiing are all within easy reach of our main UK factory, and many members of our team participate in adventure sports in the vast, beautiful settings of Sutherland.

If you enjoy drone flying, wildlife or landscape photography, some of the most spectacular vistas in the world are directly at your doorstep.

Security

You must be a UK or European citizen or from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention. You may be required to undergo BPSS security screening including a criminal record check.

BENEFITS

• For the right candidate we offer an excellent benefits package that includes:-
  Competitive salary of £26-37K depending on experience.
• An equity stake in the company
• Relocation assistance where appropriate
• Company Cycle to Work scheme

Visa sponsorship is available for this role

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