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Satellite Manufacturing Technician
Assembles and tests satellites on high-volume production lines
£28k–£55k Space race
What it involves
Builds and integrates satellite components on assembly lines designed to produce dozens of satellites per month — a radical shift from traditional bespoke spacecraft construction.
Skills & knowledge needed
Precision assemblyElectronics testingCleanroom proceduresQuality controlTechnical documentation
Why it's emerging now
Mega-constellations require mass-production techniques the space industry has never used before.
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