Space AIT Test Technician – Electrical & RF

Expleo; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium pay uplift

ExpleoAcademy training

Competitive benefits

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Expleo in the United Kingdom seeks AIT Test Technicians to join the Portsmouth facility. You will execute electrical and functional tests on spacecraft test benches and in the cleanroom, following Work Orders and procedures. Shift work with premium and UK travel may be required.

The role involves preparing test set‑ups, taking measurements, and supporting test reviews. A minimum HNC/NVQ Level 4 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required, with strong problem‑solving and meticulous

Qualifications

• Minimum of an HNC or NVQ Level 4 in an Electrical Engineering related discipline or relevant experience.
• Ability to understand and follow test procedures and EGSE documentation.
• Experience in integration and acceptance testing in a high‑quality environment.
• Strong documentation discipline and first‑level troubleshooting on test benches.

Responsibilities

• Perform test operations including integration, test setup installation and connection, and validation/acceptance tests.
• Install and calibrate test set‑ups and execute tests per client procedures.
• Support first‑level troubleshooting on test benches and tools, escalating as needed.
• Document and archive results, back up test data, and participate in test reviews.
• Operate in an ISO 8 cleanroom environment and ensure FOD/ESD practices.
• Travel within the UK and occasionally Europe to support test campaigns.
• Work on customer site in Portsmouth four days per week with shift pattern as required.

Skills

Test procedures

Electrical test

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Integration testing

Acceptance testing

Cleanroom discipline

Education

HNC/NVQ Level 4 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Expleo in the United Kingdom seeks AIT Test Technicians to join the Portsmouth facility. You will execute electrical and functional tests on spacecraft test benches and in the cleanroom, following Work Orders and procedures. Shift work with premium and UK travel may be required.

The role involves preparing test set‑ups, taking measurements, and supporting test reviews. A minimum HNC/NVQ Level 4 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required, with strong problem‑solving and meticulous