AIT Trainee

AIT Trainee - Job

We are currently looking for a trainee to Join our growing Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) team. The trainee shall embark on a 2-year training programme, with on-the-job training intended to upskill the individual, potentially culminating in certification to recognised Industrial Standards. Upon satisfactory completion of the traineeship, the successful qualified trainee will then be offered a permanent role as a qualified AIT Technician.

The trainee will be working as part of spacecraft mission teams to efficiently progress the spacecraft through each stage of the Assembly, Integration & Test process and external Environmental test phase.

• Spacecraft mechanical integration & test planning
• Assist with Spacecraft electrical integration & test planning
• Assist with Spacecraft harness and test cable definition & manufacture
• General Cleanroom logistics, planning and execution
• General AIT and EVT support with possible overseas travel
• Maintain tidiness and safe working practices in the AIT cleanroom
• Liaise with mission team and external customers
• Support training programmes for both internal and customer engineers
• Presentation at required design, test and project reviews

• Practical, hands‑on ability. Genuine interest and satisfaction in hands‑on work.
• Excellent planning and organising skills. Reliable.
• Good general computing skills (word processing and basic spreadsheets) Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiar with soldering (but not an expert).
• Clear communication skills.
• Commitment to take own initiative.
• Desire to support others.
• Good team working skills.
• Able to demonstrate company mindsets and behaviours;
  Be accountable, Drive & delivery, communicate effectively, Self-manage effectively, Work as one team.

The role is based on site in Guildford.

Fixed term with the view of going permanent at the end of the training programme.