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Senior AIV Engineer
🔹 About ALTEN ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders—including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT, and more—to deliver innovative engineering solutions that fuel technological advancement and support sustainable transformation.
Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects, shaping the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower our talent to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!
📍 Job Title: Senior AIV Engineer 📍 Location: London 📍 On-site requirement: 1–2 days per month ✅ Security Clearance: Clearable 🎯 Experience Level: Senior
🔧 Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain _AIV (Assembly, Integration and Verification)_ plans for spacecraft projects.**
- Coordinate integration and verification activities across subsystems and teams.
- Plan resources and schedules to meet project milestones.
- Prepare, maintain, and operate test environments and test rigs.
- Manage hardware models, electrical layouts, and harness assemblies.
- Ensure configuration management for all test equipment and software.
- Support troubleshooting of hardware/software issues during testing.
- Monitor test progress, document results, and report on milestone achievements.
- Drive continuous improvement of AIV methods, tools, and processes.
- Provide technical guidance to junior team members.
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📚 Qualifications & Requirements
✔ Required Skills:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in AIV or spacecraft integration and verification roles.
- Strong space project experience (mandatory).
- Experience preparing and executing test campaigns for complex systems.
- In-depth knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and interfaces.
✔ Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (equivalent military experience in related fields welcome).
🔍 Desirable Skills:
- Familiarity with electrical harnesses, hardware assembly, and test rigs.
- Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Prior configuration management and test reporting experience.
💼 Why Join ALTEN?
- Innovative projects with a supportive, entrepreneurial environment.
- Personalised career development and mentorship tailored to your goals.
- Variety of engineering challenges across diverse industries.
- Employee benefits:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle & Tech Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Insurance & Pension Scheme
- Social events & team-building activities
- Flexible working options (role-dependent).
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⚔️ Military Recognised & Inclusive Workplace At ALTEN, we proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and actively encourage applications from:
- Veterans
- Service leavers
- Reservists
- Military spouses/partners
We value military skills and experience and ensure no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged.
ALTEN is committed to diversity and inclusivity, valuing the strength of a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Reasonable adjustments during recruitment are available—please let us know if required.
📜 Security Clearance Note This role may require a Security Clearance. Applicants may need to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) as part of onboarding. Delays could occur if criteria are not met—further details will be discussed in interview.
📝 Contract Details
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Region: London
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