Electrical AIT Technician

Hypersonica; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hypersonica in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced AIT Technician to contribute to Europe's defence technology. You will join a small, elite team that values autonomy, high-quality workmanship, and rapid problem-solving in a fast-paced engineering setting.

You will read engineering drawings and schematics, perform wiring, harnessing, and cable assembly, and work with top experts to deliver critical electronic assemblies that support sovereign capability and security.

Qualifications

• Experienced Electrical Technician with a strong background in wiring, harnessing, or electrical assembly.
• Able to read engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Hands‑on experience with cable assembly, crimping, connector installation, and routing.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced engineering environment.
• Strong practical problem-solving skills and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement electrical wiring and harnessing solutions.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Assemble cables, perform crimping, install connectors, and route wiring.
• Maintain high quality workmanship with meticulous attention to detail.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Apply practical problem-solving skills to drive improvements.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Harnessing

Electrical assembly

Reading schematics

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Job description

Help Build Europe's Hypersonic Capability

At Hypersonica, we’re redefining what’s possible in European defence technology. We exist to deliver speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard. We are a small, elite team working on problems that matter, and solving them fast.

As our AIT Technician you’re not stepping into a predefined role. You’re joining a talent dense environment where every individual shapes the direction of the company. Our philosophy is to hire a small number of exceptional people with broad, deep technical capability, strong judgement, and the ability to operate autonomously.

We hire for talent, not rigid boxes. This role represents a business need, but the way it evolves will be shaped by the individual. If you’ve achieved what others said was impossible, or you bring a unique combination of skills that doesn’t fit a traditional mould, we want to hear from you. The work you do here directly contributes to Europe’s technological independence.

What you'll do

• Experienced Electrical Technician with a strong background in wiring, harnessing, or electrical assembly.
• Able to read engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Hands‑onexperience with cable assembly, crimping, connector installation, and routing.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑pacedengineering environment.
• Strong practicalproblem‑solvingskills and proactive mindset.

Who you are

• A mission driven environment with the opportunity to work on one of Europe’s most consequential defence challenges, with direct impact on sovereign capability and security.
• Daily collaboration with top experts across engineering, operations, and defence, with real opportunity to learn from the best, contribute, and grow.
• High ownership and autonomy; no time tracking, no micromanagement, just clear objectives and accountability for outcomes.
• A fast paced environment where good ideas are implemented quickly, and feedback from test and flight drives real decisions.
• A culture that values clarity, integrity, and excellence, and supports people who take initiative and push boundaries responsibly.
• Competitive compensation and real share options aligned to responsibility and impact, not tenure or hierarchy.

What we offer

• A mission driven environment with the opportunity to work on one of Europe’s most consequential defence challenges, with direct impact on sovereign capability and security.
• Daily collaboration with top experts across engineering, operations, and defence, with real opportunity to learn from the best, contribute, and grow.
• High ownership and autonomy; no time tracking, no micromanagement, just clear objectives and accountability for outcomes.
• A fast paced environment where good ideas are implemented quickly, and feedback from test and flight drives real decisions.
• A culture that values clarity, integrity, and excellence, and supports people who take initiative and push boundaries responsibly.
• Competitive compensation and real share options aligned to responsibility and impact, not tenure or hierarchy.

Hypersonica is an equal‑opportunity employer and assesses candidates solely on merit, capability, and potential.