AIV Engineer

microTECH Global LTD; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm seeks a Senior AIV Engineer to prepare and coordinate Assembly, Integration, and Validation (AIV) activities for missions. Key responsibilities include developing AIV plans, managing hardware models, and defining test strategies. Candidates must have a BSc/MSc in Aerospace or related field, at least 8 years of experience in AIV, and familiarity with verification processes. The role offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement in complex technical environments.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in AIV activities, from planning to delivery.
• Familiarity with verification and validation processes in standard-driven developments.
• Experience in managing complex technical activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop AIV plans and coordinate activities across projects.
• Manage hardware models and electrical layout.
• Define and implement test strategies aligned with project needs.

Skills

AIV planning

Test environment management

Technical leadership

Problem-solving

Collaboration in diverse teams

Education

BSc/MSc Degree in Aerospace, Engineering, Physics or similar

Job description

We are looking for a Senior AIV Engineer to join our team who will work on both our current missions and future projects.

The Role

As a Senior AIV engineer, you will play a key role in preparing and coordinating the Assembly, Integration, and Validation (AIV) activities for current and upcoming missions.

You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the project's AIV activities, working closely with system and subsystem teams.

Responsibilities

AIV Planning & Coordination

• Develop AIV plans and coordinate activities across projects
• Plan resources and ensure readiness for test campaigns
• Oversee daily AIV operations and resolve issues

Test Environment Management

• Contribute to roadmap, design, and implementation
• Manage hardware models and electrical layout
• Coordinate IT infrastructure and ensure integration of test bench components

Processes & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and improve AIV processes and methods
• Build scalable integration processes and drive testing improvements
• Provide technical leadership and training

Subsystem & System Support

• Define and implement test strategy aligned with project needs
• Execute tests, troubleshoot issues, and manage non-conformances
• Present verification status at key milestones

Must Have

• (BSc / MSc) Degree in Aerospace, Engineering, Physics or similar
• Min. 8 years experience in AIV, ideally with full lifecycle involvement from planning to final delivery
• Familiarity with verification and validation processes, preferably in standard-driven developments
• Experience in managing complex technical activities
• Experience in the space domain (e.g. familiarity with one or several subsystems) is a plus

Nice to have

• Think creatively to propose innovative designs while maintaining rigor and discipline
• Deliver on time with required quality, ensuring configuration management, reliability, and system availability
• Be agile, flexible, and eager to learn
• Collaborate effectively with multiple, diverse, and geographically distributed teams