AIT & Mechanical Technician

iO Associates; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Visa sponsorship

Relocation support

Job summary

iO Associates is seeking an AIT & Mechanical Technician to support the assembly, integration, and testing of complex satellite hardware in Reading. Work hybrid with four days onsite and occasional WFH.

You'll read mechanical drawings, apply torque to fasteners, work in cleanroom, support environmental testing, and maintain traceability documentation. This role offers growth in a high‑reliability space environment with potential visa sponsorship and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling aerospace, defence, space hardware.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, including GD&T.
• Experience with torque-controlled assembly and calibrated tooling.
• Background working in cleanroom or controlled environments.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and documentation.
• ESD awareness and safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate satellite structures, subsystems, and propulsion hardware.
• Apply and record fastener torques using calibrated tools.
• Handle flight hardware in cleanroom, ESD-safe environments.
• Support environmental testing including vibration and structural campaigns.
• Build and maintain mechanical test fixtures and GSE.
• Maintain assembly records, inspections, and traceability documentation.
• Perform incoming inspection of mechanical parts and materials.

Skills

Aerospace assembly

GD&T reading

Torque tooling

Cleanroom work

Documentation discipline

ESD awareness

Tools

Calibrated tooling

Cleanroom equipment

Job description

Location: Reading (UK), 4 days onsite, Thursday- WFH

Salary: Competitive Salary + Equity + Benefits

About Client:

Our client is a growing engineering and technology organisation developing something that currently does not function in the satellite world! They offer a collaborative environment focused on innovation, quality, and technical excellence with engineers from across the globe.

About Role:

We are seeking an AIT & Mechanical Technician to support the assembly, integration, and testing of complex hardware systems. This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a fast-paced, high-performance engineering environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Assemble and integrate satellite structures, subsystems, and propulsion hardware
• Apply and record fastener torques using calibrated tools
• Handle flight hardware in cleanroom, ESD-safe environments
• Support environmental testing including vibration and structural campaigns
• Build and maintain mechanical test fixtures and GSE
• Maintain assembly records, inspections, and traceability documentation
• Perform incoming inspection of mechanical parts and materials

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience assembling aerospace, defence, space, or other high-reliability hardware
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, including GD&T
• Experience with torque-controlled assembly and calibrated tooling
• Background working in cleanroom or controlled environments
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and documentation
• ESD awareness and a strong safety-first mindset

Nice to Have:

• Satellite or space industry experience
• Knowledge of ECSS standards and MLI installation
• Experience supporting vibration or structural testing
• Basic CAD literacy and propulsion system exposure

Why Join?

• Work on groundbreaking satellite and propulsion technology
• High ownership and direct impact on flight hardware
• Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits
• Hybrid working, visa sponsorship, and relocation support available

We look forward to reviewing your application.