Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey as a Avionics Production Technician?

Welcome to AALTO, a global leader in the stratosphere. We design, manufacture and offer connectivity and Earth observation services using the record-breaking Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS).

HAPS is one of the world’s leading emerging technologies, which operate above air traffic and weather to offer new capabilities within our communications ecosystem. As the world’s most advanced HAPS, AALTO’s Zephyr is blazing a trail at the cutting-edge of technology, design and services.

Powered entirely by the sun as an emissionless aircraft in-flight – Zephyr flies at the speed of a bicycle above 60,000+ feet for days, weeks and even months at a time.

As a payload agnostic platform, Zephyr can transform into a multi-functional tower in the sky to provide low latency 5G direct-to-device mobile connectivity services. Zephyr can also be used to fulfil a range of monitoring, tracking, sensing and detection applications.

Join as we create a new frontier for services from the stratosphere. You’ll be part of a highly-skilled, innovative and passionate group of people – Team AALTO. Together, we can make sure ‘The Future is Stratospheric’.

Description of the Job:

The High-Altitude Platform System (HAPS)- Zephyr is a new, and state-of-the-art, solar powered ultra-lightweight CFRP Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for use in both commercial and military applications from Airbus Defence and Space.

The scope of this role is to manufacture to time, cost and quality the new HAPS aircraft and associated Ground Support Equipment to fulfil the HAPS Global Business Case.

The successful applicants will join the business unit in Farnborough, Hampshire, UK.

Tasks & Accountabilities:

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Equipment assembly, test, installation, wiring and system integration of engineering platforms

• Maintain build records

• Self-certification of work completed

• Continuous Improvement of the production system

• Contribution to problem solving and corrective action delivery

• Safe handling and protection of very fragile and flexible components

Required Skills & Experience:

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• Hands-on multi-skilled practical avionic/electronic engineering technician

• Experience of hands-on production of hardware and wiring installations

• The use of tool control and handling of ESD components

• Ability to read and understand test procedures.

• Knowledge of basic test equipment and crimp tools

• Ability to carry out soldering to a good quality standard.

• Demonstrated experience / knowledge / delivery of product test phase.

• Demonstrated knowledge of aerospace or similar production/maintenance processes to high quality standards

• Conducting and recording of installation and system integration tests

Desired Qualifications:

• Academic qualifications in an avionic/electronic engineering discipline such as NVQ level 3.

• Time served apprenticeship in avionic/electronic manufacture / installation / test.

• Previous experience in an Aerospace sector.

In addition to salary, we offer:

• Rewarding Excellence: Benefit from our short-term incentive plan that rewards your hard work and dedication.

• Enjoy Your Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of holiday to relax and recharge.

• Stay Healthy: We’ve got your health covered with private medical insurance, along with dental and optical cash back.

• Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our personal pension plan to ensure a comfortable retirement.

• Peace of Mind: Our income protection and life assurance schemes are there to support you when you need it most.

• We Care About You: Our employee assistance programme is always available to provide the support you need.

• Perks Galore: Enjoy a range of employee discounts via Perkbox, because you deserve a treat!

• Go Green: Join our cycle to work scheme or take advantage of our car salary sacrifice scheme. It’s all about making your commute easier and more sustainable

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Department

Production Build

Locations

Farnborough

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