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Oxford Space Systems

Composites Technician

Vale of White Horse
Posted about 23 hours ago
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Oxford Space Systems

Oxford Space Systems develops innovative deployable antennas for Space. Our aim is to be the global leader in this field, providing effective solutions today for the space-based services of the future. We are leveraging innovations from beyond the space sector to make our antennas smaller, lighter and cheaper than traditional designs. This is an exciting time to join us as we scale up for the future, having already delivered multiple systems for operational satellites with in-orbit deployment success, and significant investment in our facilities with a state-of-the-art head office at Harwell and a bespoke manufacturing facility in Abingdon.

Do you have what it takes to join our team of technicians and manufacture novel antenna products?

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Role Description

As a composites technician you will be responsible for:

  • Assembly and testing of hardware
  • Supporting process documentation to meet quality standards
  • Performing manufacturing of composites / fibre-based material components
  • Supporting day-to-day Manufacturing Assembly Integration and Test (MAIT) activities for Oxford Space Systems
  • Ensuring successful delivery of the MAIT phase of internal and external funded projects

You will report to the Senior MAIT Manager and be part of a small, dedicated team.

Ideal Candidate

  • Apprentice trained within a mechanical discipline
  • Strong discipline in following processes, procedures, and engineering knowledge
  • Strong experience in Assembly of precision components
  • Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of composite manufacturing
  • Practical experience of composites manufacturing and Assembly procedures
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of detailed engineering drawings, surface finishes, tolerances, materials
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
  • Pragmatic and logical approach to problem-solving
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills
  • Written/verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills, task management, and multi-tasking skills
  • Ability to use own initiative

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Advantages:

  • Background in the space industry
  • Knowledge of ECSS standards

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Skills

Composites Manufacturing
Assembly
Testing
Process Documentation
Engineering Knowledge
Precision Components
Detailed Engineering Drawings
Surface Finishes
Tolerances
Materials
Microsoft Office
Problem-Solving
Interpersonal Skills
Teamworking Skills
Organisational Skills
Task Management

Location

Vale of White Horse, England, United Kingdom

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