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AIT & Mechanical Technician

Reading
£60k – £70k/yr
Posted about 22 hours ago
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Job Title: AIT & Mechanical Technician

Location: Reading (UK), 4 days onsite, Thursday- WFH

Salary: Competitive Salary + Equity + Benefits

About Client:

Our client is a growing engineering and technology organisation developing something that currently does not function in the satellite world! They offer a collaborative environment focused on innovation, quality, and technical excellence with engineers from across the globe.

About Role:

We are seeking an AIT & Mechanical Technician to support the assembly, integration, and testing of complex hardware systems. This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a fast-paced, high-performance engineering environment.

What You'll Do:

  • Assemble and integrate satellite structures, subsystems, and propulsion hardware
  • Apply and record fastener torques using calibrated tools
  • Handle flight hardware in cleanroom, ESD-safe environments
  • Support environmental testing including vibration and structural campaigns
  • Build and maintain mechanical test fixtures and GSE
  • Maintain assembly records, inspections, and traceability documentation
  • Perform incoming inspection of mechanical parts and materials

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What You'll Bring:

  • Experience assembling aerospace, defence, space, or other high-reliability hardware
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, including GD&T
  • Experience with torque-controlled assembly and calibrated tooling
  • Background working in cleanroom or controlled environments
  • Strong attention to detail, quality, and documentation
  • ESD awareness and a strong safety-first mindset

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Nice to Have:

  • Satellite or space industry experience
  • Knowledge of ECSS standards and MLI installation
  • Experience supporting vibration or structural testing
  • Basic CAD literacy and propulsion system exposure

Why Join?

  • Work on groundbreaking satellite and propulsion technology
  • High ownership and direct impact on flight hardware
  • Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits
  • Hybrid working, visa sponsorship, and relocation support available

If you are a dedicated technician with a passion for aerospace engineering and a meticulous approach to high-reliability hardware, we invite you to submit your CV for consideration. Join our Client's innovative team and contribute to the future of space exploration and connectivity.

We look forward to reviewing your application.

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Skills

Assembly And Integration
Mechanical Testing
Cleanroom Operations
GD&T
Torque-Controlled Assembly
ESD Awareness
Flight Hardware Handling
Mechanical Drawing Interpretation
Environmental Testing
GSE Maintenance
Incoming Inspection
CAD Literacy

Location

Reading, England, United Kingdom

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