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Payload AIT Mechanical Technician
2014-11-27 12:06:49| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europes number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately 14 billion per year. A vacancy for a Payload AIT Mechanical Technician has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Portsmouth. You will perform mechanical integration harness wiring and performance testing of satellite payloads. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include Perform payload equipment component receiving inspection, preparation kits, assembly installation for test andor flight configuration. Waveguide and Units Assembly on various thermal fillers, encompassing skilled fitting operations Document and complete work according to company procedures SignoffComplete daily integration log and Work Instruction Connectivity Log, etc. Perform tie base installation using various 2 part adhesives Prepare, use, apply, handle and dispose of chemical and hazardous substances such as thermal filler, silver epoxy, Araldite, Electrodag and Solithane Perform Mechanical Ground Support Equipment handling and lifting operations Prepare, clean, route, secure and mating torque flight and test RF coax cables DC harnesses installation and removal of DC Cannon connectors Know and perform harnesssecuring methods such as fibreglass taping, tie wraps, lacing chord, tie bases. Experience of torque methods order and value Thread and fillet locking methods Solithane, Scotchweld, DP490 Calibrate and properly use torque tools crimp tools mechanical and harness and required hardware Understand technical documents Drawings, procedures, technical notes, etc Keep Integration areas tools, toolboxes, workstations, etc clean and tidy 5S Use the machine shop for minor fabrication, modification and repair Working as a member of an AIT team with electrical and mechanical specialists whose objective is to produce world leading satellite payloads Support On Shift work 50100 of the time for all hours 7 days a week onsite and perform offsite operations as required. Work hours will include periods of normal day work and 2 or 3 shift systems including weekend working. This role will involve some travel for business and as such you must be able to travel accordingly. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Hands on experience with Mechanical Electrical Manufacturing operations Hands on experience with RF Assembly and fitting operations incuding COAX and Wave Guide Ability to work from technical drawings Experience with Multilayer Insulation would be desirable Previous experience working in a high quality driven process orientated engineering organization Ability to understand process hand over to the following shift is highly desirable Machine Shop trained Good communication skills Fluent level in English. Please apply on line for this vacancy at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. To apply click here
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Category:Transportation and Logistics