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Kraus Hamdani Aerospace (KHA)
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace (KHA) is an aerospace company specializing in long-endurance unmanned aerial platforms for a wide variety of industries. KHA supports a number of customers to carry out missions involving aerial reconnaissance, survey, communication relay, and communications provisioning. Endurance, enabled by effective design, is key to these applications and KHA aircraft utilize cutting-edge aircraft design together with on-board intelligence to deliver value for these customers.
We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Engineering Technician
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical engineering work, thrives in a workshop environment, and takes pride in producing high-quality hardware. The successful candidate will work closely with design engineers to fabricate, assemble, and test prototype and production hardware, while also helping to maintain workshop facilities, equipment, and inventory. They will be comfortable following established work instructions when required, while also demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills in dynamic development environments.
Work Location
West of Scotland Science Park, 2317 Maryhill Road, Glasgow G20 0SP
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Production Support
- Support the prototyping, fabrication, assembly, and testing of UAV systems and related equipment.
- Perform mechanical assembly, bonding, and integration tasks to a high standard.
- Work from engineering drawings, work instructions, assembly procedures, and technical documentation.
- Assist engineers with development builds, test activities, and design validation.
- Identify and communicate manufacturing, assembly, or design issues during prototype development.
- Contribute practical feedback to improve product designs, manufacturability, and assembly processes.
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Workshop Operations
- Maintain workshop equipment and tooling, ensuring safe and reliable operation.
- Support stores management, including inventory control, stock monitoring, and material handling.
- Ensure workshop areas remain organized, clean, and compliant with health and safety requirements.
- Follow workshop best practices and promote good housekeeping standards.
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with design engineers and other technical staff to deliver development projects.
- Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions, contributing practical engineering insights.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop and engineering teams.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Hands-on engineering or technical experience in a workshop, manufacturing, prototyping, or similar environment.
- Competent using hand tools and basic power tools safely and effectively.
- Experience performing mechanical assembly, fabrication, or bonding operations.
- Ability to follow technical work instructions and standard operating procedures accurately.
- Capable of working independently and using initiative when circumstances require.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Good organizational skills and a proactive approach to housekeeping and workshop safety.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Qualifications
- College diploma, technical qualification, apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience.
Desirable Experience
- Operation and maintenance of 3D printers.
- Experience operating CNC machinery.
- Composite materials fabrication and processing.
- UAV, drone, RC aircraft, robotics, or autonomous systems experience.
- Basic electrical assembly, wiring, or soldering skills.
- Experience with small internal combustion engines.
- Familiarity with engineering drawings and CAD-generated documentation.
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Personal Attributes
- Practical, hands-on problem solver.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
- Self-motivated and dependable.
- Takes ownership of tasks and delivers high-quality work.
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced engineering development environment.
- Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge UAV technology.
- Collaborative and innovative engineering environment.
- Exposure to the full product development lifecycle.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
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EEO Statement
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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