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Salary: £80,000 - 80,000 per year
Requirements: Proven experience in satellite, spacecraft, or other high-reliability AIT environmentsStrong understanding of ECSS standards and environmental qualification testingExperience delivering flight hardwarePrevious leadership or programme-level AIT experienceExperience with small satellites, electric propulsion, or advanced spacecraft programmes would be highly advantageous Responsibilities: Define and implement the AIT strategyLead spacecraft and thruster assembly, integration, and test activitiesManage environmental qualification campaigns, including TVac, vibration, and EMC testingDrive hardware integration through to flight acceptanceEnsure quality and compliance through ECSS-compliant procedures, NCR management, hardware traceability, calibration, and QMS activities Technologies: HardwareSupport More:
We are partnering with an innovative space and satellite company in Reading to recruit a permanent Lead AIT Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) programme for cutting-edge gridded-ion propulsion systems and satellite platforms, taking projects from engineering model through to flight acceptance. We offer a competitive salary of £65,000–£80,000, a comprehensive benefits package, relocation support, and visa sponsorship for eligible candidates. You will have the opportunity to work on next-generation space technology with a highly innovative organisation and make a real impact within a growing aerospace business.
last updated 31 week of 2026