AIT Trainee

AIT Trainee

Guildford Area

Full time

Posted Today

JR10417313

**Job Description:**

**How to apply**

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) is a subsidiary of Airbus. SSTL has a heritage that spans over 40 years, and prides itself in continual innovation and improvement of space technologies, products and services, as well as in delivering space missions for a broad array of applications. From the earliest study activities to the subsystem manufacturing, to the assembly and test, to in-orbit operations, the whole spacecraft lifecycle is managed from SSTL's Guildford, Surrey headquarters.

For SSTL roles please apply directly on A unique career - Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (sstl.co.uk)

## AIT Trainee - Job Ref: 2134

We are currently looking for a trainee to Join our growing Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) team. The trainee shall embark on a 2-year training programme, with on-the-job training intended to upskill the individual, potentially culminating in certification to recognised Industrial Standards. Upon satisfactory completion of the traineeship, the successful qualified trainee will then be offered a permanent role as a qualified AIT Technician.

**Role requirements**

The trainee will be working as part of spacecraft mission teams to efficiently progress the spacecraft through each stage of the Assembly, Integration & Test process and external Environmental test phase.

Key Tasks
* Spacecraft mechanical integration & test planning
* Assist with Spacecraft electrical integration & test planning
* Assist with Spacecraft harness and test cable definition & manufacture
* General Cleanroom logistics, planning and execution
* General AIT and EVT support with possible overseas travel
* Maintain tidiness and safe working practices in the AIT cleanroom
* Liaise with mission team and external customers
* Support training programmes for both internal and customer engineers
* Presentation at required design, test and project reviews

## Qualifications Knowledge & Skills

* Practical, hands-on ability. Genuine interest and satisfaction in hands-on work.
* Excellent planning and organising skills. Reliable.
* Good general computing skills (word processing and basic spreadsheets) Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Familiar with soldering (but not an expert).
* Clear communication skills.
* Commitment to take own initiative.
* Desire to support others.
* Good team working skills.
* Able to demonstrate company mindsets and behaviours; Be accountable, Drive & delivery, communicate effectively, Self-manage effectively, Work as one team.

## Location

The role is based on site in Guildford.

## Contract Duration

Fixed term with the view of going permanent at the end of the training programme.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

**Company:**
SURREY SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

**Employment Type:**
Permanent

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**Experience Level:**
Professional

**Job Family:**
Assembly & Integration