AIT & Mechanical Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Reading (UK), 4 days onsite, Thursday- WFH
Salary: Competitive Salary + Equity + Benefits
About Client:Our client is a growing engineering and technology organisation developing something that currently does not function in the satellite world! They offer a collaborative environment focused on innovation, quality, and technical excellence with engineers from across the globe.
About Role:We are seeking an AIT & Mechanical Technician to support the assembly, integration, and testing of complex hardware systems. This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a fast-paced, high-performance engineering environment.
What You’ll Do:- Assemble and integrate satellite structures, subsystems, and propulsion hardware
- Apply and record fastener torques using calibrated tools
- Handle flight hardware in cleanroom, ESD-safe environments
- Support environmental testing including vibration and structural campaigns
- Build and maintain mechanical test fixtures and GSE
- Maintain assembly records, inspections, and traceability documentation
- Perform incoming inspection of mechanical parts and materials
- Experience assembling aerospace, defence, space, or other high-reliability hardware
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, including GD&T
- Experience with torque-controlled assembly and calibrated tooling
- Background working in cleanroom or controlled environments
- Strong attention to detail, quality, and documentation
- ESD awareness and a strong safety-first mindset
- Satellite or space industry experience
- Knowledge of ECSS standards and MLI installation
- Experience supporting vibration or structural testing
- Basic CAD literacy and propulsion system exposure
- Work on groundbreaking satellite and propulsion technology
- High ownership and direct impact on flight hardware
- Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits
- Hybrid working, visa sponsorship, and relocation support available
We look forward to reviewing your application.
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