Quality Assurance And Esd Technician

Airbus OneWeb Satellites is pioneering new value propositions in space through the design and large-scale manufacturing of low-cost, ultra-high performing satellites at high-volumes. These space-crafts are modular and designed for multiple mission configurations. Our ability to iterate on satellite design and launch new satellites in quantity faster than ever before secures our competitive advantage in spacecraft production.

Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to our company' success. We know that our strength and competitive advantage lies directly with our people.

We offer meaningful work in a healthy working environment which is focused on mobility, networking and work-life balance and are committed to cultivating and preserving our culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We ensure a competitive compensation package that reflects our high regard for our people.

Your Mission

As our Quality Assurance and ESD Technician, you will have 2 primary missions:

For both missions, you will liaise with the Production team, Planning team, Mission Support team, and the broader OPS organization to resolve any issue impeding the production of high-quality satellites with reliable hardware and in an ESD compliant environment.

Your Day-to-Day

50% of your time will be spent supporting the reliability and test lab. This includes:

• Supporting quality test lab activities which include peel, torque, tensile, shear, shore, and torsion testing.
• Writing reports that describe the testing performed.
• Notifying engineering and operations when any flight material has failed testing and drive issues to resolution.
• Performing required qualification and characterization testing on flight hardware.
• Performing required incoming testing and re-life testing of adhesives and epoxies.
• Managing the calibration of quality equipment in the reliability and test lab, final assembly line, and clean room as required.

50% of your time will be spent defining, implementing, executing, and controlling the ESD program across the production floor to ensure compliance of flight hardware and ground stations and equipment. This includes:

• Assuring company compliance with the ESD Program.
• Coordinating the calibration activities for all ESD equipment.
• Defining, implementing, and executing an ESD verification plan and schedule.
• Routinely monitoring ESD equipment (i.e. mats, grounding blocks, carts, flooring, stations, XGSE, etc.) using a variety of ESD measurement equipment.
• Ensuring all stations are compliant with the ESD standards. Installing and maintaining ESD monitoring equipment to current and new stations as needed in the FAL.
• Performing ESD audits to ensure compliance with procedures.

In both roles, you will:

• Provide technical updates to the FAL Training Manger as required.

• Provides reports to management as required.
• Assure safety standards are used which comply with all company guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Your Profile

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a highly technical production environment is required.
• Experience in quality and production processes is required.
• Experience with a production assembly environment is required.
• Prior aerospace and clean room working experience is recommended. Exposure to AS9100 standards in a plus.
• Experience using highly technical equipment or other industrial or manufacturing equipment is required.
• Certification as a Quality Technician is a plus.
• Ability to influence non-direct reports and peers to drive operational excellence by following 5s methodology.
• Proven highly organized and detail-oriented individual required.
• High level of attention to detail and utilize critical thinking.
• Highly motivated and self-driven.
• Ability to understand system requirements and specifications.
• Leadership skills and capability to work in close cooperation with other teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to communicate effectively through notes and emails. Able to capture concise procedures in a written document.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and management.
• Interpersonal skills to drive tasks to completion.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Capable of working autonomously and proactively with responsibility and integrity.
• Quality-oriented, improvement and innovative mindset, team spirit and good communication skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP (or similar ERP system), JIRA, and MES is recommended.
• Computer skills are required.
• Ability to plan – determine priorities and effectively schedule work and to function in an organized manner that addresses critical issues and are supported by an effective plan.
• Capable of working on several projects of different complexity.
• Capable of working in an organized and ordered manner complying with the company AIT, EHS, and quality standards.

Reports to:

• This position reports to the Reliability and Test Lab Manager and it is located in Merritt Island, Florida.

Work Schedule:

• This is a 100% on-site role.

• This is a 1st shift role but the ability and willingness to work flexible hours (early/late) and weekends may be required to meet production goals.

Physical Demand

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. Based on the position an employee is occasionally required to stand for an extended period of time; walk; reach above shoulders; and stoop, kneel, bend, twist or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities require by this job include close vision.
• Personal Protective Equipment many be required including safety shoes and glasses. Other protective equipment may also be necessary based on the specific task
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment can be busy, noisy, and conditions may vary. Also, contains some mechanical and chemical hazards.

Life at Airbus OneWeb Satellites

You’ll be working with bright and driven colleagues from different industries, countries and backgrounds who are all united in one common goal, challenging and supporting each other to make OneWeb Satellites successful.

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To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicants should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

OneWeb provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, OneWeb will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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