Senior AIV Engineer

ClearSpace; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology firm in the UK is seeking a Senior AIV Engineer to prepare and coordinate AIV activities for current and future space missions. This role involves overseeing AIV operations, developing strategies, managing test environments, and driving continuous improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in assembly, integration, and validation processes. Join us to help shape the future of sustainable space operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing AIV plans and coordinating activities.
• Strong background in test environment management.
• Proven ability to improve processes and provide training.

Responsibilities

• Develop AIV plans and coordinate activities across projects.
• Oversee daily AIV operations and resolve issues.
• Manage hardware models and electrical layout.

Job description

At ClearSpace, we believe in reusability, in affordability driving disruption, and that no progress is real unless it is sustainable.

Our company was founded in 2018 out of the realization that in-orbit servicing and space debris removal are vital services for the future of space exploration and operations. Today ClearSpace has assembled an expert engineering team and is leading the way toward sustainable space operations. From a garage in Switzerland, we now operate across UK and Europe, and are working with world-leading institutions and companies to bring our dream of a sustainable space ecosystem to life.

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 ClearSpace’s 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