About this role
As an AIT engineer you will join our team in Stevenage to support our activities within the Space sector.
You will support AIT activities, working on the assembly, integration, and test of complex aerospace systems. The programme requires close collaboration between mechanical and electrical teams, operating in a secure environment with opportunities for travel depending on project need
Location: StevenageOn Site: Full - time Clearance: Clearable Experience Level: Technician to Engineer levelKey Responsibilities:
Perform assembly, integration, and test (AIT) activities on aerospace systemsSupport mechanical and electrical installation, integration, and testing tasksProvide hands-on support to shop floor operations, ensuring build and test activities run efficientlyElectrical Engineers to support technicians and testing activities, including fault finding and troubleshootingShift Lead to oversee day-to-day shop floor activities, coordinating technicians and ensuring task delivery Required Skills:
Experience in AIT environments within aerospace or space programmesMechanical or electrical background with hands-on integration and test experienceAbility to work effectively in a secure, regulated engineering environmentStrong teamwork and communication skills across shop floor and engineering teamsRequired Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.Alternatively, apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or equivalent experience for technician-level rolesProven experience supporting assembly, integration, and test activitiesDesirable Skills:
Experience in space or satellite programmesPrevious experience as a shop floor / shift leadWillingness to travel occasionally to support programme activities Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A huge diversity of engineering projects and industriesPrivate Medical InsuranceCycle & Tech Scheme Employee assistance programmeLife insurance & Pension SchemeSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildingsFlexible way of working (role dependent)We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.