The High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) "Zephyr" is a new, and state-of-the-art, solar powered ultra-lightweight CFRP Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for use in both commercial and military applications from Airbus Defence and Space.

A number of new roles are being created for Skilled Technicians inside the HAPS Operations team. The scope of this role is to manufacture to time, cost and quality the new HAPS Zephyr aircraft and associated Ground Support Equipment to fulfil the HAPS Global Business Case.

The successful applicants will report to the Airbus HAPS Connectivity Solutions Ltd Production Operations Manager and join the Production Team business unit in Farnborough, Hampshire, UK.

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

Avionic and mechanical equipment installation, wiring and system integration of UAV's platforms
Manufacture of avionic in-house components as required
Maintain build records
Health and Safety process adherence and reporting
Self-certification of work completed
Continuous Improvement of the production system
Contribution to Problem Solving and corrective action delivery
Safe handling and protection of very fragile and flexible components

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

Hands-on multi-skilled practical avionic/electronic engineering technician
Demonstrated knowledge of production/maintenance processes to high quality standards
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and interpret requirements into finished products
Demonstrated experience pro-actively solving technical problems
Experience of hands-on production of avionic hardware and wiring installations
Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
Quality conscious working method and organised approach to tasks
Conducting and recording of installation and system integration tests
Enjoy using own initiative, working unsupervised and taking responsibility for own task package
Enjoy providing technical input and advice to design teams and peers on manufacturing procedures, issues and ideas for improvement

Preferred Skills:

Academic qualifications in an avionic/electronic engineering discipline
Time served apprenticeship in avionic/electronic manufacture / installation / test
Previous experience in Aerospace sector
IT Skills appropriate for the role

Guidant Global (Airbus) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.