Electrical Technician

Overview

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

We are searching for Electrical Technicians to work within Spacecraft activities with experience in Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT). The Electrical Technicians will be working alongside subject matter experts in a dynamic and growth-focused Space business. The role will require candidates to support in the preparation of electrical components which meet high-quality standards in line with production procedures and processes.

Working as part of the AIT team on spacecraft critical components to produce components which conform to the quality requirements, delivered to schedule in accordance with the production plan.

It is expected that this role will operate from our customer’s site, as such you will be expected at site 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and work to shop floor documentation such as routings, drawings, work instructions, and bill of materials.
• Responsible for working to and complying with European Space Agency Standards, processes, and Health & Safety Requirements.
• Work to the required process standard as dictated by the relevant area skills matrix.
• Responsible for the completion of all paperwork relating to the operations undertaken, including traceability, recording all required information.
• Online thermal harness routing, crimping, and connector population in line with space industry standards.
• Pre-installation electrical checks.
• Inspection capabilities to check crimps and harness routing.
• Work within a flexible motivated team working to tight schedules and meeting critical deadlines.
• Play an active part in continuous improvement plans.
• Candidates may be asked to temporarily follow equipment to other UK sites and may be given opportunities to work abroad.

Qualifications

• Time served Craft Electrical Apprentice is desirable but not essential.
• ESA Qualified Electrical Technician.
• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English.

Essential skills

• Knowledge required of crimping, splicing, harness manufacture, harness forming, thermal installation, all to ESA Electrical standards.
• Familiarity and ability to follow shop documentation such as bill of materials, drawings, work instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Must have good electrical knowledge and technical understanding.

Desired skills

• Working at height.
• Trained in applicable H&S standards.
• ISO 8 Cleanroom disciplines.
• Manual Handling.
• Experience working within the aerospace industry would be an advantage.

Experience

• Candidates must have at least 18 months electrical experience post any training periods.

What do I need before I apply

• Willingness to work within the Stevenage Area on a full-time capability.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges.
• We empower all passionate technology-loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Competitive company benefits.
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo.

Inclusivity Statement

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• Communicating and promoting vacancies.
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.