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.
Perform electrical integration of units under test (UUT) with test benches and test equipment.
Prepare, implement, and support electrical verification testing (EVT) campaigns, including procedures and custom EGSE.
Conduct functional and performance testing and produce detailed technical test reports.
Follow cleanroom protocols and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and handling procedures.
Skills & Experience Required Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Maths, or equivalent (Masters desirable).
Proven knowledge of testing processes, cycles, and methodologies.
Strong background in configuring and working with Linux systems, including shell scripting.
5 years experience in communications systems engineering.
Whats on Offer £55k£75k salary Hybrid working model promoting worklife balance Private healthcare, life insurance & disability income protection Pension plan Employee assistance programme Opportunities to work on world-class space missions and innovative technologies A collaborative, diverse, and forward-thinking culture Additional Requirements BPSS security clearance checks (right to work, identity, criminal record, employment history, references) If you are an experienced AIT Engineer passionate about contributing to groundbreaking space missions, my client would be keen to hear from you.