AIT Spacecraft Technician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Assemble and integrate spacecraft components, subsystems, and harnesses in accordance with engineering documentation and procedures.

• Conduct functional tests, electrical checks, and mechanical verifications on flight hardware.

• Assist with environmental testing activities, including vibration, thermal‑vacuum, and EMC campaigns.

• Execute harness installation, routing, and termination adhering to high-reliability standards.

• Collaborate with engineers to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve integration challenges during AIT phases.

• Uphold cleanroom discipline, ensuring the proper handling of sensitive spacecraft hardware.

• Accurately complete test logs, integration reports, and non-conformance documentation with meticulous attention to detail.

• Operate test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, torque tools, crimping tools, and specialized AIT fixtures.

• Assist with mechanical assembly tasks, including bracket installation, fastener torquing, and structural integration.

• Adhere to strict ECSS-style procedures, safety protocols, and quality standards throughout all AIT activities.

• Work in collaboration with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration workflows.

• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of AIT processes, tooling, and documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Required experience in the space industry — hands-on work with spacecraft hardware, satellite subsystems, or high-reliability space components.

• Experience in performing AIT tasks on electrical, mechanical, or harness subsystems.

• Proficient in following detailed procedures, drawings, and integration instructions.

• Skilled in utilizing standard AIT tools and test equipment.

• Strong understanding of cleanroom practices and the handling of sensitive hardware.

• Ability to identify issues during integration and assist engineers in resolving them.

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance

• Cycle & Tech Scheme

• Employee assistance programme

• Life insurance & Pension Scheme

• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings

• Flexible way of working (role dependent)