Ait Lead Mechanical Satellite Engineer

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a AIT Lead Mechanical Satellite Engineer to join them on 12-month contract. The Lead Mechanical Satellite Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the quality and process robustness through promotion of the best practise within team and between disciplines. You will also lead the AIT mechanical team to the success of the mission and promote and drive AIT standards ensuring engineering concepts are delivered to the shop floor in a controlled manner.
Role: AIT Lead Mechanical Satellite EngineerPay: Up to £45.00 per hour via Umbrella, £34.02 per hour PAYELocation: StevenageContract: Monday- Friday, 37 hours per week, hybrid working available at business discretion.IR35 Status: InsideSecurity Clearance: SC clearable
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the Mechanical Satellite element and lead the mechanical team on an ENS project through Phases 'A', 'B', 'C/D' and 'E'Leading a team of AIT engineers on the specific projectPlanning the mechanical team's activities on a weekly basis (including operations team) and implementing this plan.Supporting the use of 3Dx Delmia on the specific projectProduce specs from test requirements, write test plans, DDV, plans, AIT plans, test procedures and test reportsControl of all project MGSE, flight & support equipmentProduce MGSE requirement specs from test requirements, operating and maintaining MGSEAlignment - producing test procedures and operating and maintaining optical alignment equipmentDesigning test equipment, overseeing its manufacture, and commissioningMechanical handling or spacecraft, instruments, payloads, solar arrays, antennas etcPrepare and carry out environmental tests (Vibration, Acoustic, Mass properties, Thermal) at unit, subsystem, instrument and spacecraft levelInstall and validate test instrumentationSupport propulsion testingHandling and installation of thermal hardwareMechanical integration and testing of electronic units, subsystems and instruments, mechanisms, antennas, solar arrays, mechanical sub-systems, instruments, payloads and spacecraft and control the documentation associated with performing these tasksPyrotechnic handling, installation and safetyPlan and control workload of the AIT team consisting of engineers and techniciansBe able to integrate quickly and easily into an AIT teamHighly motivated and possess good problem solving skills
Experience & Skills:
Essential:
Relevant engineering experience.Appreciation of satellite integration processes and project phasesUse of SAP or other ERP SystemUnderstanding of build documentation and the need for itDriving build quality through review of processes and implementation of improvementsManaging a team during day-to-day activities ensuring work is completed on time and the correct standardControlling and delivery of projects to budget and scheduleFace-to-face dealings with customers and suppliersWorked in volatile, high pressure environments to resolve technical and personnel conflictsDesirable
Producing test procedures and operating and maintaining optical alignment equipmentLaunch campaign experienceIf you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Siobhan Miller at Line Up Aviation
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