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Celestia Technologies Group

We connect. Celestia.

We are an international, multi technology group focused on continuous innovation in spacecraft communications. We deliver technology products, systems and services to the space, defence, telecoms and satellite markets, investing in research and development to give our customers a true competitive edge. We are experts in RF Engineering, Ground Station Systems, Payload Simulation and Testing and IoT and offer a fully integrated Ground Station installation approach.

Global in reach, our multi-disciplined teams create smart responses to communications challenges using new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking. For over 25 years, our business has been synonymous with world-class innovation, quality and engineering excellence with a customer focus.

Celestia UK

Celestia UK Ltd is part of Celestia Technologies Group with expertise in Antenna, Radio Frequency and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technologies. These will be used for communicating with satellite constellations that are gathering earth observation data and providing improved access to the internet. We are working in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), UK Space Agency and other commercial partners.

The team here at Celestia Technologies Group (UK) Ltd have embarked on a challenging programme to design innovative technologies for High Throughput Satellite communication systems. Projects include the well-publicised large contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a fully electronic scanning ground station, capable of tracking and communicating simultaneously with multiple satellites, as well as Scottish-Enterprise funded development of an aerospace terminal for broadband satellite communications on the move applications. A broad range of technical domains are being worked on including Antenna, RF, Signal Processing, Beamforming, Digital Design and Real-time Software.

With increasing commitments and anticipated growth, we are keen to expand our team and recruit highly motivated, capable engineers with good inter-personal skills and a positive attitude to tackle the seemingly impossible design requirements.

With increasing commitments and anticipated growth, we are keen to expand our team and recruit highly motivated, capable engineers with good inter-personal skills and a positive attitude to tackle the seemingly impossible design requirements. As a result, an opportunity has become available for an Assembly Technician to join our team in Edinburgh, based within our impressive RF labs and measurement facilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive welcoming work environment where everyone is happy, productive and able to maximize their individual potential.

Assembly Technician

What will your job look like?

Role & Responsibilities

• Responsible for assembly of eScan Ground Station & Terminal designs
  • Assembly of System & Sub-System level assemblies including:
    • Mechanical Assemblies
    • PCB Assemblies
    • Cable Assemblies
  • Inspection of Assemblies against design packs
  • Recording of build configuration into configuration control system
• Supporting the manufacture of test solutions hardware
• Rework of items to rectify faults/design amendments
• Review & update of assembly procedures for design/process improvement

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Essential
• Small scale mechanical assembly down to items using M1.6 size fixings
• Use of torque tools
• ESD handling and assembly methods
• Sub-millimetre measurement techniques
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to operate with minimal supervision
• Desirable
• Soldering down to 0402 SMD component size
• Experience of material control systems
• Qualified in accordance with the latest issue of:

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies.

IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies.

IPC J-STD-001 Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies.

If this is you, we welcome you to apply!

Keywords

#Assembly, #Technician, #Mechanical, #PCB, #Soldering, #Manufacture #candoattitude

Our offer

What we offer

Working at Celestia will give you the opportunity to develop your career by working on highly innovative projects.

Furthermore, we offer:

• Good primary and secondary terms of employment
• Generous annual leave - 25 days plus bank holidays
• Sick Pay
• Flexible working hours
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A fun and friendly working environment with company events throughout the year
• An office that is easy to access by car and by public transport

We prefer to work at the office, with occasional travel to our international sites. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive welcoming work environment where everyone is happy, productive, and able to maximize their individual potential.

Find out more about us at www.celestia-uk.com.

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This role is not open to applicants who require UK work permit or sponsorship.

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