
Oxford Space Systems develops deployable antennas for satellites using its Wrapped Rib technology, supplying missions including the MoD's Oberon programme. They're hiring an Associate Composites Technician, an entry-level role supported by its composites team, to manufacture and assemble antenna components, based in Abingdon. This hardware engineering role sits within the UK's space sector.
Oxford
Space Systems develops innovative deployable antennas for Space. Our aim
is to be the global leader in this field, providing effective solutions today
for the space-based services of the future. We are leveraging innovations
from beyond the space sector to make our antennas smaller, lighter and cheaper
than traditional designs. This is an exciting time to join us as we scale up
for the future, having already delivered multiple systems for operational
satellites with in-orbit deployment success, and significant investment in our
facilities with a state-of-the-art head office at Harwell and a bespoke
manufacturing facility in Abingdon.
Do you have what it takes to join our team of technicians and
manufacture novel antenna products?
Oxford
Space Systems is hiring an Associate Composites Technician. This is a great
opportunity for someone who has an interest in working within a manufacturing,
assembly environment and wishes to start their career. We are looking for
someone who is keen to learn and increase their knowledge and experience within
composites. As an Associate Composites Technician, you will be supported by our
small dedicated Composites team to take responsibility of our assembly and
testing of hardware and supporting process documentation to meet quality
standards. You will be shown how to perform manufacturing of composites /
fibre-based material components and support day to day Manufacturing Assembly Integration
and Test activities to ensure successful delivery of internal and external
funded projects.
You will possess a strong
discipline in following processes, procedures and have an interest in engineering
and assembly of precision components. It is advantageous if you have knowledge or practical experience of composite manufacturing and assembly procedures. It is also desirable
that you will have knowledge and understanding of detailed engineering
drawings, surface finishes, tolerances, materials. You will be someone who is keen
to learn, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software, have a pragmatic
and logical approach to problem solving. You will have excellent interpersonal
and team working skills, written/verbal communication skills, strong organisational
skills, task management and multi-tasking skills and have ability to use own
initiative.
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Oxford Space Systems was founded in 2013 by a team of serial entrepreneurs and engineers including Matthew John, Juan Reveles, Mike Lawton, Matthew Dreaper, and Vincent Fraux, with Sean Sutcliffe joining as CEO in 2019. Based in Harwell, the company develops deployable antenna systems for satellite missions using its flagship Wrapped Rib technology, which combines traditional space engineering with expertise from Formula One and textiles to enable parabolic reflectors to stow compactly for lightweight spacecraft. OSS has partnered with Surrey Satellite Technology on synthetic aperture radar payloads for the UK Space Agency and Space Norway, and was selected as a key supplier for the UK Ministry of Defence Oberon earth observation mission led by Airbus Defence and Space. The company has grown to over 100 employees and raised $31M from investors including Longwall Ventures, IQ Capital, Foresight Group, and NSSIF.