Junior Space AIT Engineer - Electrical & Mechanical

ALTEN; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private MedicalInsurance

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere, team buildings

Flexible way of working

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Junior Electrical and Mechanical AIT Engineer to support spacecraft and satellite integration projects on site in the South West UK. The role focuses on Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) with a strong electrical and mechanical blend and a background in aerospace or space systems.

The role requires hands-on experience in AIT, reading technical drawings, and a proactive approach to engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience in a spacecraft or satellite AIT environment is required.
• Strong electrical integration and test background with ability to support mechanical activities.
• Hands-on experience with aerospace or space systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and test documentation.
• Proactive approach to engineering challenges and problem solving.
• Cleanroom or controlled environment work experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform spacecraft and satellite assembly, integration and test activities.
• Execute electrical integration tasks including harness installation and testing.
• Support mechanical integration activities such as subsystem installation and alignment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful system integration.
• Conduct test procedures, analyze results and support anomaly investigations.
• Maintain documentation and reporting throughout the AIT lifecycle.

Skills

Spacecraft AIT experience

Electrical integration

Mechanical integration

Reading drawings and procedures

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Military equivalent experience

Job description

ALTEN is seeking a Junior Electrical and Mechanical AIT Engineer to support spacecraft and satellite integration projects on site in the South West UK. The role focuses on Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) with a strong electrical and mechanical blend and a background in aerospace or space systems.

The role requires hands-on experience in AIT, reading technical drawings, and a proactive approach to engineering challenges.