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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 Satellite linked Ground stations, to help support our commissioning of a new manufacturing / test space, and to perform 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, tidying

• 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, cleaning, tidying, fetching

• 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 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

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work remotely:

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £22,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Glasgow, G5 9EP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SPACE LAB TECHNICIAN