Senior AIT Technician - Space Industry
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
An established space industry organisation is seeking a Senior AIT Technician to support the assembly, integration, and testing of advanced space hardware.
Key Responsibilities:
Mechanical and electrical assembly and integration
Wiring, cable harnessing, soldering, and rework
Reading and working from technical drawings and schematics
Testing, fault-finding, and issue troubleshooting
Completing technical documentation and test records
Maintaining cleanroom and ESD-safe working environments
Supporting continuous improvement activitiesRequirements:
ONC/HNC/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent experience) in Engineering
5-10 years' experience in assembly, integration, or test (aerospace, space, defence, or electronics preferred)
Strong hands-on electrical skills
Ability to work independently with high attention to detail
Knowledge of ESD, cleanroom, and health & safety practices
Fibre optics experience desirableAdditional Information:
BPSS security clearance required (right to work, ID, employment history, basic DBS)This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge space programmes within a growing UK-based team