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

Alba Orbital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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