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Senior Composite Assembly Technician

2 months ago

Forres, Moray, United Kingdom Orbex Space Full time
About Orbex Space

Orbex Space is a leading micro-launch company with a Prime vehicle being prepared to launch from our home spaceport, Space Hub Sutherland. We are well placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over £103m of project financing secured, a number of customers signed up, our launch licence application submitted, and backing from organisations including UKSA and ESA.

We are a rapidly growing company with staff located between our production and test facilities in Forres, Scotland and Copenhagen, Denmark. Working on cutting edge advances in rocket fuel technology, Prime's carbon footprint is up to 96% lower than comparable vehicles, leading to innovations in propulsion and tank structures. A state-of-the-art re-flight system means we can recover and reuse our technology, and innovations in separation mechanisms mean we leave no debris in space.

Having developed in-house production capability, we can 3D print complex engines, produce full-scale carbon composite fuel tanks, and have avionics and software testing labs in both Scotland and Denmark. Based in Forres, you will be right in the heart of this fast-paced cutting-edge company, gaining a unique insight into what it takes to build a new launch vehicle for a buoyant commercial market.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Composite Assembly Technician to join our composites production team. As a key member of our team, you will be involved in the end-to-end process of producing advanced composites components and assemblies for the launch vehicle as well as prototype hardware and test articles.

Responsibilities
  • Material and tool preparation, trimming and fitting, adhesive preparation and bonding, large component assembly.
  • Provide support as required to in-house and external testing and part processing.
  • Basic computer literacy.
Essential Experience
  • Significant experience in a composites production environment working with predominantly pre-impregnated carbon fibre components and assemblies.
  • Experience of aerospace, motorsport or premium performance applications. Aerospace or Space preferred.
  • Proven ability to operate with minimal management, working with process route cards, technical drawings and digital process instructions.
  • In depth knowledge of component trimming, surface preparation for bonding, epoxy adhesive processing and application, fitting and assembly, composite drilling and riveting.
  • Sound working knowledge of carbon composite production processes from tool preparation, lamination and cure preparation to part finishing.
  • Working knowledge of one or more composite assembly joining techniques.
  • Ability to interrogate CAD data for information.
  • Exposure to automated manufacturing techniques such as ply cutting, winding and AFP.
  • Mechanical fitting, Component inspection (Geometric, NDI).
  • Experience closely following well defined and regulated manufacturing procedures.
Requirements

We are looking for motivated team players who will work hard, deliver reliably and put the team above themselves without any need for supervision.

Typically you will be:

  • A creative, lateral thinker.
  • Flexible, dedicated, trustworthy.
Benefits

Our roles need to be on-site in Scotland due to export controls and security, but we are happy to sponsor visas for you and your family and provide relocation assistance as required.

For the right candidate we offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

  • Competitive Salary between £38 - £48k depending on experience.
  • Company Cycle to work Scheme.
  • 34 days of holidays per year.
  • 3% Nest Pension.
  • Independent Mortgage Advice.
  • Life Insurance.