At a Glance
- Tasks: Join spacecraft mission teams to drive mechanical integration and testing activities.
- Company: Leading aerospace company focused on innovative space solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on experience, and potential for overseas travel.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and learning in the aerospace sector.
- Why this job: Be part of groundbreaking space projects and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: HND/HNC in engineering or 4 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 39600 - 48400 £ per year.
This contract opportunity is available through our Outsourcing Partner; contact details can be provided.
Responsible For
- Planning, execution and delivery of spacecraft, subsystem and unit level mechanical integration activities throughout the AIT and EVT phases.
Key Purpose of Job
- Working as part of spacecraft mission teams to efficiently progress the spacecraft through each stage of the Assembly, Integration & Test process and external Environmental test phase.
Key Tasks
- Spacecraft mechanical integration & test planning
- Assist with Spacecraft electrical integration & test planning
- Assist with Spacecraft harness and test cable definition & manufacture
- General Cleanroom logistics planning and execution
- General AIT and EVT support with possible overseas travel
- Maintain tidiness and safe working practices in the AIT clean room
- Liaise with mission team and external customers
- Support training programmes for both internal and customer engineers
- Presentation at required design, test and project reviews
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
- HND/HNC in engineering or science discipline or a minimum of four years of demonstrable hands-on experience
- Requirements of this post are to hold, or have held in the last 5 years, an EU based personal Security clearance and to be a citizen of one of the member states of the European Union or the Schengen association countries
Experience
- Experience working with space flight hardware
- Experience of workload planning, scheduling, execution, delivery and follow up activities
- Good, all round Mechanical and preferably also electrical and/or electronics background
- Working with verification / validation of requirements
- Knowledge of mechanical and preferably electronic test equipment
- Experience of working with RF communications systems an advantage
Knowledge & Skills
- Execute work and inspection regime to recognised standards
- Proven, practical, hands–on ability for both flight build and ground and development testing tasks
- Good team working skills, together with the ability to interface with others at all levels
- Strong attention to detail is essential
- Good communication skills are required
- Must be prepared to work irregular hours and weekends during peak workload periods
- Ability to fly out to support overseas work is required
- A flexible and pragmatic attitude to work, planning and interactions with others
- Full, clean driving licence preferred
AIT Integration Engineer - Contractor in Surrey employer: Surrey Satellite Technology
As an AIT Integration Engineer with us, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to advancing space exploration. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth, offering opportunities for training and development while working in a state-of-the-art cleanroom environment. Located in a vibrant area with access to cutting-edge technology and international projects, we provide a unique platform for engineers to thrive and make a meaningful impact in the aerospace sector.
Contact Details:
Surrey Satellite Technology Recruitment Team
