Space Manufacturing Engineering Higher Technical Apprenticeship
Core
Higher Technical Apprentice developing mechanical and electrical engineering skills to design, build, and test satellite payloads and electronic hardware in cleanrooms.
Role type
Level 4 Higher Technical Apprentice (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering)
Builds
Satellite payloads, advanced electronic hardware, and maritime satellite terminals
Domain
Aerospace / Space Manufacturing
Required skills
Mechanical engineering fundamentals, Electrical engineering fundamentals, Vibration testing, Shock testing, Thermal testing, EMC testing, Hardware assembly, Cleanroom operations
Preferred skills
Passion for engineering, Experience with mechanical/electrical projects, Participation in engineering clubs
Technologies
Environmental test facilities, Cleanroom equipment, Satellite payload integration tools
Responsibilities
Run vibration, shock, thermal, and EMC tests in environmental test facilities; Support the design of payload integration; Help manufacturing teams assemble and test electronic hardware; Work in large space industry cleanrooms to integrate hardware onto payloads.
Seniority
Apprentice (Level 4)
