Optical AIV Engineer Job at Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (Guildford)

Job Description

The Optical Payload Team seeks a dynamic, organised and proactive engineer with high standards and technical capabilities to support the delivery of the next generation of SSTL's spacecraft Optical Payloads with Assembly, Integration and Verification inside a cleanroom environment.

Job Responsibility

Operation of complicated GSE (Ground Support Equipment) setups to achieve the required optical alignment tolerances and to perform optical performance testing (MTF & Radiometry) to verify the finished payload
Design & setup of smaller GSE to aid in the build of smaller sub-assemblies
Performing critical bonding operations of optical components through use of adhesives
Early-stage fit checks and alignment of mechanical parts through use of CMM, DTI clocking, or similar processes to minimise machining tolerance stack-ups
Investigate and problem solve issues which occur during build
recording both the issue and the outcome in Discrepancy Reports
Handling and transporting of flight items (or entire completed payloads) within, and between working areas
Inspection of incoming optical components
Cleaning of mechanical parts manually and through use of Ultrasonic bath
Co-operating with the Opto-mechanical workshop for various stages of payload assembly, and for part modification
Maintaining a detailed record of all build activities, including photos, measured values achieved, and test reports
Co-operate with the Optical Cleanroom Manager to ensure cleanliness of the working areas is maintained, and all relevant health & safety is adhered to
Supporting the Work Package Manager through regular updates on progress and estimates of work to be completed, as well as potential scope to be allocated the role of Work Package Manager, taking responsibility of the budget and schedule for a given optical payload build

Requirements

Worked within a cleanroom environment, laboratory, or low-volume high-value production environment
Worked with sensitive hardware
ideally optics or spaceflight hardware
Proven hands-on experience assembling or building a product
A degree in Engineering or Science discipline
Practical and hands-on abilities, including use of hand tools and measuring devices
Basic knowledge of mechanical parts and adhesives
specifically in the context of assembly (i.e. should understand concepts such as torquing and cure times)
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
Good planning & organisation skills
Clear and effective communication skills
both written and verbal
Able to work under pressure in a calm and responsive manner
Works well within both a functional and project team
Demonstrates decision making and creative problem-solving skills
Pro-active with can-do approach
able to take initiative
Must hold, or be willing to undergo, BPSS Clearance

Nice to have

Has used precision equipment commonly used in optical alignment, e.g. Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), Hexapods, Theodolites, Autocollimators, Interferometers, Motorised Stages
Has used setups to verify optical systems (i.e. use of test setups which measure Modulation Transfer Function or Integrating Spheres)
Has aligned components to tight tolerances (whether optical or mechanical)
Familiarity with optics, including basic understanding of the subject and common alignment and testing methods
Understands the impacts of lack of cleanliness and ESD safety to an optical payload
Ability to write and understand simple python scripts
Ability to use Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Proficient in MS Project
Knowledge of Quality Management systems
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Able to demonstrate company mindsets
accountability, one team, drive & delivery, self-manage effectively, and communicate effectively

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