Assembly, Integration and Test Engineering Technician (Aerospace)

Responsibilities

• Assembly, integration, and testing of RF and digital communication units in production, including finepitch
• PCB assembly work, cable and harness assembly, and mechanical integration
• Functional, environmental, and RF performance testing of units using laboratory test equipment (e.g. spectrum analysers, vector network analysers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes)
• Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of production failures down to component level, and documenting findings in non-conformance reports.
• Supporting the development team with industrialisation tasks, including test jig development, work instruction creation, and design-for-manufacture feedback.
• Supporting product qualification and acceptance testing, including thermal cycling, vibration, and thermal vacuum test campaigns
• Maintaining accurate build records and test data in line with quality management system requirements
• Handling flight hardware in accordance with ESD, cleanliness procedures
• Contributing to continuous improvement of production processes, yields, and throughput

Requirements

• B-Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or equivalent qualification with demonstrable relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years' experience as an AIT Technician or in a similar position working with RF and communication systems
• Experience working in an electronic engineering or electronic manufacturing environment
• Experience in the Aerospace or Space Industry, with a particular focus on RF testing, RF fault-finding and exposure to automated testing equipment as well as scripted test environments

Technical Skills

• Electronic production and precision assembly of cable, and harness assemblies
• Digital electronics and RF testing, including the use of spectrum analysers, vector network analysers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and power meters.
• Component-level fault-finding on analogue, digital, and RF circuits using schematics and test procedures
• Interpretation of engineering drawings, schematics, bills of materials, and work instructions
• ESD-safe handling practices and moisture-sensitive device (MSD) handling
• Computer literacy, including recording and reporting of test results