Mechanical AIT Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisenfor ahands-on Mechanical AIT Engineer to join a growing spacecraft engineering team, supporting the assembly, integration,verification and testing of flight hardware throughout the full AIT lifecycle.

This is apractical, hardware-focused role rather than a mechanical design position, offering the opportunity to work directly with spacecraft hardware and contribute to the delivery of complex space missions.

You'llwork across activities ranging from equipment receipt and subsystem integration through to environmental testing and launch preparation, working within a controlled cleanroom environment and alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Perform mechanical assembly and integration of spacecraft structures,subsystemsand flight equipment.
• Install,removeand configure hardware in accordance with approved procedures and build documentation.
• Verify mechanical interfaces, alignments,clearancesand hardware configuration.
• Carry out torque-controlled assembly whilemaintainingfull traceability.
• Support spacecraft lifting and handling activities using Mechanical Ground Support Equipment.
• Work from engineering drawings, procedures,travellersand work instructions.
• Support environmental test campaigns, including vibration, thermalvacuumand deployment testing.

• HNC, HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineeringor a related discipline(equivalent practical experience will also be considered).
• Hands-on assembly and integration experience withinspace, 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.
• Eligibility for, or current holder of,UK SC security clearance.

Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

• Spacecraft AIT or flight hardware handling
• Cleanroom operations and contamination/FOD control
• Environmental testing
• MGSE operations
• Non-conformance and configuration management
• Launch campaign support

ECSS or other aerospace standards

The role will primarilyoperateduring normal working hours, although there may be periods where
24/7 shift workingisrequiredto support critical integration or test activities.

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Optional 9/75 working pattern
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Relocation support may be available
• Access to modern engineering,laboratory and cleanroom facilities
• Opportunity to work on innovative spacecraft programmes within a highly skilled engineering team

Ifyou'rea hands-on mechanical engineer looking to move into spacecraft AIT and want to play a direct role in building and testing flight hardware,I'dbe keen to hear from you.

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