Manufacturing Lab Technician

Alba Orbital is a fast-growing start-up company based in Glasgow which specialises in building and sending the smallest (PocketQube) satellites in the world to space.

We’re looking for a technician to help assemble our Satellites, Ground stations, Deployers and to help support our commissioning of a new manufacturing / test space, alongside performing general tasks in support of our satellite manufacturing effort - this is a varied role.

Responsibilities:

  • General work in support of all aspects of Satellite and radio Ground Station manufacturing

  • Involves use of power tools, regular hand tools, sensitive radio test equipment, parts/tools organisation, administration, cleaning, organization, running test software.

  • Involves electrical work and soldering

  • General work in support of commissioning of new manufacturing/test space.

  • Work can involve helping with space usage decisions, implementation of storage solutions, input into tool/furnishing selections, administration, implementing Lean Manufacturing principals.

  • General work in support of our satellite manufacturing effort. Work can involve lending support to small mechanical/electronic builds, procurement administration, logging of stock/stock management, Quality Assurance, and selection of tools and equipment

  • Any miscellaneous duties as requested

REQUIRED APPROACH:

Flexible approach to getting stuck in and helping out is absolutely essential. Would suit someone who likes variety in their work.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

We’re looking for someone with a can-do attitude who can motivate themselves at the same time as fitting in well with a positive goal-oriented team.

  • HNC/HND qualified in Engineering Technology or similar technical degree

  • Familiarity with common electrical and mechanical build tools, and computer systems

  • Interest in all aspects of Satellites, Ground station, space and radio communications

  • Clear verbal communications

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person (Hillington, Scotland)

Benefits:

  • Casual dress

  • Company pension

  • Employee stock ownership plan

  • Flexitime

Schedule: Monday to Friday (days)

Education: Any

Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

Job Application:

If this sounds exciting to you then please forward your C.V. and Cover Letter to: launch@pocketqubeshop.com

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