Job Description
Senior Electrical AIT Engineer
Salary: £55,000 £75,000
Location: Harwell, Oxfordshire (Hybrid)
My client is a leading organisation in the space sector, known for delivering cutting-edge mission technology and supporting high-profile international space programmes. As they continue to expand their UK engineering presence, they are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical AIT Engineer to join their team and play a key role in supporting advanced satellite and payload development.
The Role
This position is responsible for leading and coordinating all phases of Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) activities for complex payloads. The successful candidate will work hands-on with electrical systems, test benches, bespoke EGSE, and payload hardware, ensuring all requirements are successfully verified and validated.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and coordinate full AIT phases for payload programmes.
2. Perform electrical integration of units under test (UUT) with test benches and test equipment.
3. Prepare, implement, and support electrical verification testing (EVT) campaigns, including procedures and custom EGSE.
4. Develop test plans, procedures, and automated test scripts to verify system requirements.
5. Conduct functional and performance testing and produce detailed technical test reports.
6. Maintain and val...