AIT Integration Engineer

Expleo Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative working environment

Expleo Academy training courses

Competitive company benefits

Inclusive recruitment process

Job summary

Expleo Group is seeking an AIT Integration Engineer to join the AIT team in the UK. This role involves delivering mechanical integration activities for spacecraft and supporting verification processes. The engineer will work closely within mission teams to ensure successful mission delivery while upholding safety and cleanliness standards.

The ideal candidate will have a HNC/HND in Engineering or a related field, with hands-on experience in mechanical integration. The position requires EU personal security clearance and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on capability in mechanical integration and testing.
• Must hold EU-based personal security clearance.
• Experience with spaceflight hardware or complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute spacecraft mechanical integration.
• Support electrical integration and verify test preparations.
• Coordinate cleanroom logistics and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical integration

Electrical integration

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering or a Science discipline

Job description

Joining the AIT team of a key client in the UK, the AIT Integration Engineer is responsible for delivering spacecraft, subsystem, and unit-level mechanical integration activities across Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) and Environmental Verification Test (EVT) phases. Working within spacecraft mission teams, the role ensures efficient progression through build, integration, verification, and external environmental test campaigns, supporting successful mission delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute spacecraft mechanical integration and verification activities
• Support electrical integration and test preparation activities
• Contribute to harness definition and test cable manufacture
• Coordinate cleanroom logistics while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and organisation
• Support AIT and EVT campaigns, including potential overseas assignments
• Liaise with internal mission teams and external stakeholders
• Deliver training and guidance to internal teams and customer engineers
• Present progress and outcomes at design, test, and project reviews

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Engineering or a Science discipline, or equivalent hands‑on experience (minimum four years)
• Must hold, or have held within the last five years, EU-based personal security clearance
• Must be a citizen of an EU member state or Schengen-associated country

Essential Skills

• Hands‑on capability in mechanical integration and testing within a controlled environment
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, with some exposure to electrical or electronic integration
• Experience following defined procedures and inspection standards
• Understanding of verification and validation principles
• Strong attention to detail and quality‑focused mindset
• Effective communication and ability to work within multi‑disciplinary teams
• Flexible and proactive approach to problem‑solving
• Willingness to work irregular hours and travel internationally as required

Desired Skills

• Broader knowledge of electrical or electronic systems integration
• Experience with RF or communications systems
• Familiarity with test and measurement equipment
• Full, clean driving licence

Experience

• Proven experience working with spaceflight hardware or similarly complex systems
• Track record of supporting integration, verification, or test campaigns
• Experience contributing to activity planning, scheduling, and delivery within project environments
• Broad engineering background spanning mechanical systems, with some cross‑disciplinary exposure

What Do I Need Before I Apply

• This role requires on‑site customer support 5 days per week in the Guildford area.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology‑loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy – enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.