Satellite AIT & Electronics Technician Flight Hardware

iO Associates; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Visa sponsorship

Relocation support

Equity

Performance bonus

Job summary

iO Associates in Reading (UK) is seeking an AIT & Electronics Technician to support the assembly, integration and testing of flight‑quality electronics, harnesses and propulsion hardware in a safety‑critical environment. This hybrid role offers four onsite days with a Thursday WFH option, a salary of £60,000–£65,000 plus equity, a performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.

You will bring hands‑on experience assembling boards and harnesses, IPC‑A‑610 Class 3 and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 certifications,

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience assembling and reworking electronic boards and harnesses.
• IPC-A-610 Class 3 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting AIT, integration and test activities.
• Experience working in ESD-controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, rework and inspect electronic boards to IPC-A-610 Class 3 standards.
• Build and terminate wiring harnesses and cable assemblies to IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
• Crimp, solder and install connectors, backshells and protective measures.
• Build and maintain electrical and mechanical test setups.
• Support AIT and environmental testing, including thermal vacuum and vibration.

Skills

Hands-on assembly

Electrical harness assembly

IPC-A-610 Class 3

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Education

IPC-A-610 Class 3 certification

IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification

Tools

CAD literacy

Job description

iO Associates in Reading (UK) is seeking an AIT & Electronics Technician to support the assembly, integration and testing of flight‑quality electronics, harnesses and propulsion hardware in a safety‑critical environment. This hybrid role offers four onsite days with a Thursday WFH option, a salary of £60,000–£65,000 plus equity, a performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.

You will bring hands‑on experience assembling boards and harnesses, IPC‑A‑610 Class 3 and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 certifications,