AIT Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-08
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Engineering
Test Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electronics Engineer, Quality Engineering
Location: Harwell
About the role
As an AIT Engineer, you will contribute to the build, development, and test of refuelling and orbital servicing hardware. Your day-to-day workwill be hands-on testing and developing electrical, fluidic,and robotic test articles for spaceflight applications.
These will be in support of future spaceflight missions.
As part of theAIT Team, you will also contribute to quality control and early process development for hardware production.
Own the development of spaceflight hardware
Write and carry out test procedures for spaceflight hardware in early development, qualification, and/or acceptance
Help develop quality control procedures around the build and test of hardware
Help develop best working practices in a multi-disciplinary lab
Adegreeinarelevant field with5+ years of experience
Experience testing spaceflight hardware
Experience writing and executing test procedures
Strong background of working with relevant software (such as C++, Python, MATLAB).
Experience developing EGSE (automated test scripts and DAQ)
Experience working in and around QA procedures, including those directed byECSS-Q-ST-20C
Experience writing QA documentation and procedures
Experience with risk and non-conformance management
Shows initiative bydemonstratingpersonal ownership of hardware development, seeking input from the systems and cross functional engineers.
Can work autonomously, views work with a critical eye, prepares and gives peer reviews of work prior to critical milestones to peers.
Collaborative and team focused.
Excellent communication, analytical, organisational, strategic, statistical, and personal skills.
An effective sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, small company environment.
Experience with LabVIEW
Experience with testing robotic hardware
Experience utilising AI Tools
Experience with ISO
9001 or AS9100certificationsExperience conducting FMEA or root-cause analysis
Experience with fluid system testing (proof, leak, flow testing)
Familiarity with
In-Orbit Servicing orspace
Rendezvous, Proximity Operations and Docking sectors.
Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Orbit Fab, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply if you feel you would succeed in the role above.
SalaryCompetitive salary depending on experience.
Location and BenefitsThe UK Orbit Fab office is based at Harwell Campus, the UK’s preeminent gateway to the space industry, and only a short drive from Oxford with convenient access to London.
We offer a range of benefits that can be discussed during the interview process.
EligibilityCandidate musthaveright to work in the UK.
Orbit Fab is an equal opportunity employer, committed to being a diverse and inclusive place in which our talent can thrive.
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