AIT Engineer - Spacecraft

ALTEN LTD - UK; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Flexible way of working

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy based in Stevenage seeks an AIT Engineer to support assembly, integration, and test activities in the aerospace sector. The role requires collaboration across mechanical and electrical teams in a secure environment. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications, experience within AIT environments, and strong communication skills. Benefits include private medical insurance, flexible working, and ongoing professional development to help you build your career with us.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or military experience is required.
• Hands-on integration and test experience in aerospace environments.
• Experience in assembly, integration and test activities.
• Experience in AIT environments aerospace/space.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, integration, and test (AIT) activities on aerospace systems.
• Ensure build and test activities run efficiently.
• Oversee day-to-day shop floor activities as a shift lead.
• Electrical engineers to support technicians and testing activities, including fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Shift lead to oversee day‑to‑day shop floor activities, coordinating technicians and ensuring task delivery.

Skills

Experience in AIT environments

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Strong teamwork skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

HNC/HND or equivalent experience

Equivalent military experience

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting‑edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers 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 Description

As an AIT engineer you will join our team in Stevenage to support our activities within the Space sector.

You will support AIT activities, working on the assembly, integration, and test of complex aerospace systems. The programme requires close collaboration between mechanical and electrical teams, operating in a secure environment with opportunities for travel depending on project need.

• Location: Stevenage
• On Site: Full - time
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Technician to Engineer level

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, integration, and test (AIT) activities on aerospace systems
• Support mechanical and electrical installation, integration, and testing tasks
• Provide hands‑on support to shop floor operations, ensuring build and test activities run efficiently
• Electrical engineers to support technicians and testing activities, including fault finding and troubleshooting
• Shift lead to oversee day‑to‑day shop floor activities, coordinating technicians and ensuring task delivery

Required Skills

• Experience in AIT environments within aerospace or space programmes
• Mechanical or electrical background with hands‑on integration and test experience
• Ability to work effectively in a secure, regulated engineering environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills across shop floor and engineering teams

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Alternatively, apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or equivalent experience for technician‑level roles
• Proven experience supporting assembly, integration, and test activities

Desirable Skills

• Experience in space or satellite programmes
• Previous experience as a shop floor / shift lead
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support programme activities

Additional Information

Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech‑driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from 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. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.