Spacecraft AIT Engineer — Hands-On Flight Hardware

Holt Executive; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Relocation support

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Job summary

Holt Executive is seeking a hands-on Mechanical AIT Engineer to join a growing spacecraft engineering team in the UK. The role covers assembly, integration, verification and testing of flight hardware across the AIT lifecycle, in a controlled cleanroom environment alongside multidisciplinary teams.

You will work across hardware receipt, subsystem integration, environmental testing and launch prep, with 24/7 shifts possible for critical activities. Hybrid and flexible working options are offered.

Qualifications

• HNC, HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline (equivalent practical experience will also be considered).
• Hands-on assembly and integration experience within space, aerospace, defence, automotive or another high-reliability environment.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience working to controlled procedures and work instructions.
• Familiarity with precision measurement tools and torque-controlled assembly.
• Strong understanding of configuration control and hardware traceability.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly and integration of spacecraft structures, subsystems and flight equipment.
• Install, remove and configure hardware in accordance with approved procedures and build documentation.
• Verify mechanical interfaces, alignments, clearances and hardware configuration.
• Carry out torque-controlled assembly while maintaining full traceability.
• Support spacecraft lifting and handling activities using Mechanical Ground Support Equipment.
• Work from engineering drawings, procedures, travellers and work instructions.
• Support environmental test campaigns, including vibration, thermal vacuum and deployment testing.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Engineering drawings

Space experience

Traceability

Torque-controlled assembly

Cleanroom procedures

Configuration control

Precision measurement

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Holt Executive is seeking a hands-on Mechanical AIT Engineer to join a growing spacecraft engineering team in the UK. The role covers assembly, integration, verification and testing of flight hardware across the AIT lifecycle, in a controlled cleanroom environment alongside multidisciplinary teams.

You will work across hardware receipt, subsystem integration, environmental testing and launch prep, with 24/7 shifts possible for critical activities. Hybrid and flexible working options are offered.