Prismatic is a technology development company, specialising in the design, manufacture and delivery of innovative, high value aerospace products and systems. Prismatic is a subsidiary of BAE systems, led by a technically and commercially focused team. Our cutting edge systems (such as the high-altitude PHASA-35) have clear commercial value, are developed at pace and address critical customer needs.
Job Title – Battery Technician
This role is for a professional technician to make, assemble and test battery packs for our unmanned vehicles.
This role involves a diverse range of wiring and building tasks for a talented, flexible, and passionate technician with experience in electronics, and electrical build in manufacturing. This person must embrace the challenge of producing outstanding results on his/her own without the need for constant supervision.
The ideal candidate will have a few years of experience in soldering cables, building harnesses, crimping connectors, and general hands-on skills. We expect applicants to have proven dexterity, to be quick and to enjoy building complex systems.
Experience with battery systems is not required for this role but is desired.
Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the
Working Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire (OX5 1GL)
Training Location: Maidenhead, travel expenses will be paid
Tasks and Accountabilities
As part of this role you will be responsible for undertaking activities such as: –
- Battery assembly, such as soldering (PCB or wires), crimping and general avionics wiring/assembly.
- Make and install wiring looms, circuit boards and other electronic hardware.
- Assemble battery frames, and other mechanical hardware.
- Use power tools with precision and in a safe manner.
- Report on Quality Control issues and managing documentation.
- Test and follow quality assurance procedures.
- Able to multitask and work in a high pressure and task-oriented environment.
Required Skills
Essential Skills and Experiences:
- Must be able to demonstrate hands on experience in previous roles as an assembly technician, or engineering.
- Must be able to solder and understand basic electrical wiring.
- Must be adaptable and open to change to work in a fast-paced growing business.
- Fluent with Excel, Word.
- Strong focus on quality and customer pride.
Desirable:
- Previous experience doing wiring/assembly in the aerospace industry will be of additional interest.
- Previous experience working with Lithium-Ion cells.
- Previous experience working with a spot-welding machine.
Principal Terms and Conditions
- Post – Permanent or Fixed-term Contract
- Salary – to be agreed depending on experience.
- Pension – 10% contribution from the company included.
- Leave – 25 days plus bank holidays.
- Working time 37.5 hrs per week.
- Location – Kidlington OX5 1LH
- Start – ASAP.
- Eligible to participate in BAE Systems Share Incentive Scheme
Selection Process
- Clarifications please contact jobs@prismaticltd.co.uk
- CV and covering letters (specifying which post(s) are of interest) to jobs@prismaticltd.co.uk
- Interviews are either at Kidlington Or Maidenhead ASAP.
