Aerospace Mechanical Integration Technician

ALTEN Group; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Group in Portsmouth is seeking a Junior Mechanical AIT Operator to support mechanical integration and assembly of aerospace systems on-site. You will work across AM/PM shifts and contribute to AIT activities, following engineering drawings and instructions with multidisciplinary teams.

The role targets engineers with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (or equivalent military experience), with a focus on mechanical integration or assembly in aerospace or high-precision environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Proven experience in mechanical integration or assembly, ideally within aerospace or high-precision manufacturing.
• Ability to follow technical drawings, schematics, and assembly instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical integration and assembly of aerospace systems.
• Support AIT (Assembly, Integration & Test) activities.
• Follow engineering drawings, manuals, and instructions accurately.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure correct installation and progress documentation.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Technical drawings

Cross-functional teams

AM/PM shifts

Education

Engineering degree

Military experience

Job description

ALTEN Group in Portsmouth is seeking a Junior Mechanical AIT Operator to support mechanical integration and assembly of aerospace systems on-site. You will work across AM/PM shifts and contribute to AIT activities, following engineering drawings and instructions with multidisciplinary teams.

The role targets engineers with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (or equivalent military experience), with a focus on mechanical integration or assembly in aerospace or high-precision environments.