Senior Electrical AIT Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Rowstock; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the space sector is seeking a Senior Electrical AIT Engineer to lead Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) activities for advanced satellite projects. Located in Harwell, Oxfordshire, this position offers a salary between £55,000 and £75,000, a hybrid working model, and benefits including private healthcare, life insurance, and opportunities to contribute to innovative technologies. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and have over 5 years of experience in communications systems engineering.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Disability income protection

Pension plan

Employee assistance programme

Opportunities to work on world-class space missions

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in communications systems engineering.
• Proven knowledge of testing processes and methodologies.
• Experience with satellite AIT processes and space-industry environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate full AIT phases for payload programmes.
• Prepare and support electrical verification testing campaigns.
• Conduct functional and performance testing and produce reports.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Linux systems configuration

Communications systems engineering

Test procedures and methodologies

Cross-team communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Maths

Job description

Senior Electrical AIT Engineer

Salary: £55,000 - £75,000

Location: Harwell, Oxfordshire (Hybrid)

My client is a leading organisation in the space sector, known for delivering cutting‑edge mission technology and supporting high‑profile international space programmes. As they continue to expand their UK engineering presence, they are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical AIT Engineer to join their team and play a key role in supporting advanced satellite and payload development.

The Role

This position is responsible for leading and coordinating all phases of Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) activities for complex payloads. The successful candidate will work hands‑on with electrical systems, test benches, bespoke EGSE, and payload hardware, ensuring all requirements are successfully verified and validated.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate full AIT phases for payload programmes.
• Perform electrical integration of units under test (UUT) with test benches and test equipment.
• Prepare, implement, and support electrical verification testing (EVT) campaigns, including procedures and custom EGSE.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and automated test scripts to verify system requirements.
• Conduct functional and performance testing and produce detailed technical test reports.
• Maintain and validate EGSE, ensuring devices and tools are compliant and operational.
• Follow cleanroom protocols and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and handling procedures.
• Schedule AIT activities and provide technical support across internal and external stakeholders.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Maths, or equivalent (Master’s desirable).
• Proven knowledge of testing processes, cycles, and methodologies.
• Experience with satellite AIT processes, flows, and space‑industry environments.
• Strong background in configuring and working with Linux systems, including shell scripting.
• 5+ years’ experience in communications systems engineering.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across teams and with customers.
• Experience providing technical input for ESA proposals (advantageous).
• Experience in phased array antennas and on‑board processing technology (desirable).

What's on Offer

• £55k-£75k salary
• Hybrid working model promoting work‑life balance
• Private healthcare, life insurance & disability income protection
• Pension plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunities to work on world‑class space missions and innovative technologies
• A collaborative, diverse, and forward‑thinking culture

Additional Requirements

• BPSS security clearance checks (right to work, identity, criminal record, employment history, references)

If you are an experienced AIT Engineer passionate about contributing to groundbreaking space missions, my client would be keen to hear from you.