iO Associates
Lead AIT Engineer (Satellite)
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Lead AIT Engineer - Space & Satellite | Reading | £65,000-£80,000 + Benefits
Are you an experienced Lead AIT Engineer looking to play a key role in the future of space technology?
We're 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.
The Role
As Lead AIT Engineer, you'll take ownership of the complete AIT lifecycle, including:
- Defining and implementing the AIT strategy
- Leading spacecraft and thruster assembly, integration and test activities
- Managing environmental qualification campaigns, including TVac, vibration and EMC testing
- Driving hardware integration through to flight acceptance
- Ensuring quality and compliance through ECSS-compliant procedures, NCR management, hardware traceability, calibration and QMS activities
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What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with engineers who have:
- Proven experience in satellite, spacecraft or other high-reliability AIT environments
- A strong understanding of ECSS standards and environmental qualification testing
- Experience delivering flight hardware
- Previous leadership or programme-level AIT experience
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Experience with small satellites, electric propulsion, or advanced spacecraft programmes would be highly advantageous.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary of £65,000-£80,000
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Relocation support available
- Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates
- The opportunity to work on next-generation space technology with a highly innovative organisation
If you're ready to take the lead on exciting space missions and make a real impact within a growing aerospace business, we'd love to hear from you.
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