Launch Site Electrician

Job Title: Launch Site Electrician
Location: Saxa Vord Spaceport, Unst, Shetland
Salary: Up to £50,000 dependent on experience

Saxa Vord Spaceport is the UK’s first fully licensed vertical launch spaceport, located on the island of Unst in Shetland — the most northerly inhabited island in the UK. We provide launch facilities, ground station services and operational infrastructure to support small satellite missions into polar and sun-synchronous orbits. Join us on our journey to deliver launch capability to the UK.

As a Launch Site Electrician, you will be responsible for the development, maintenance and safe operation of electrical systems across the spaceport and domestic site. This includes launch infrastructure, ground support systems, power distribution networks and safety‑critical systems that support daily operations and future launch activities. Working within a mission‑critical environment, you will play a key role in ensuring electrical systems remain reliable, compliant and operationally ready.

You will collaborate closely with engineering teams, launch providers and external contractors to support the continued development of the UK’s leading vertical launch spaceport.

• Oversee the installation, testing and commissioning of electrical infrastructure across the spaceport and domestic site
• Maintain, inspect and troubleshoot electrical systems to ensure operational readiness and reliability
• Assist in the development and implementation of preventative maintenance schedules and procedures
• Provide rapid‑response electrical support during launch operations and other critical activities
• Support the design and implementation of electrical systems for launch pads, control centres and support facilities
• Develop and maintain power distribution networks and backup power systems
• Support integration of launch pad electrical interfaces with ground support systems
• Interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings and specifications
• Ensure compliance with relevant aerospace, industrial and electrical safety standards
• Conduct risk assessments and support hazard analysis activities
• Assist with safety audits, inspections and regulatory compliance activities
• Support grounding, lightning protection and surge protection systems
• Collaborate with mechanical, software and aerospace engineering teams
• Support the integration of telemetry, communications and control systems
• Interface with launch vehicle providers, contractors and suppliers
• Develop and execute test plans, system validation activities and fault investigations
• Document test results and recommend system improvements
• Support engineering projects from concept through to deployment
• Coordinate technical deliverables, timelines and supplier relationships
• Prepare technical reports, documentation and maintenance records
• Strong knowledge of power systems, control systems and electrical design principles
• Experience working with low‑voltage electrical infrastructure in domestic and industrial environments
• Confident working with both single‑phase and three‑phase electrical systems
• Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems and automation technologies
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical faults in operational environments
• Strong understanding of electrical safety and safe working practices
• Excellent attention to detail and a safety‑critical mindset
• Strong problem‑solving and systems‑thinking approach
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Clear written and verbal technical communication skills
• Experience coordinating with contractors, suppliers and external stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point
• Ability to work flexibly, react quickly to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Understanding of aerospace or mission‑critical systems (desirable)

• Qualification at SCQF Level 9 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience in industrial, infrastructure, utilities, construction or aerospace environments
• Excellent…