Electrical AIT Team Lead

Location Oxfordshire, England Sector Engineering Salary £65,000.00 to £90,000.00 per annum Benefits Hybrid & Flexible working, 9/75 work pattern, private healthcare, & more!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical AIT Team Lead to join a growing space technology organisation working on advanced spacecraft systems. Based in Oxfordshire, you will lead electrical assembly, integration, and test activities across complex space hardware programmes, ensuring delivery to schedule, cost, and quality requirements.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, combining technical oversight with team management, offering the chance to work on cutting‑edge space missions within a collaborative and fast‑paced environment.

You will be responsible for leading a team of engineers delivering electrical AIT activities across spacecraft subsystems and associated ground support equipment. You’ll work closely with design, systems, and project teams to ensure seamless integration and robust test execution throughout the development lifecycle.

• Define and manage electrical integration and test requirements at system, subsystem, and unit levels
• Oversee assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft hardware, including avionics, harness, and subsystems
• Collaborate with design teams (power, GNC, RF, data handling) to define ground support equipment
• Plan and execute electrical test campaigns (e.g. TVAC, EMC) in conjunction with engineering teams
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure AIT readiness and alignment
• Produce and maintain AIT documentation (specifications, ICDs, test reports, procedures)
• Provide technical oversight of suppliers, particularly for ground support equipment
• Manage electrical testing activities for both flight and engineering hardware
• Work with project managers to develop schedules and track progress
  
  Allocate tasks, set priorities, and ensure timely delivery of team outputs
• Mentor and develop team members, supporting capability growth
• Support resource planning and recruitment activities

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 7+ years’ experience in electrical AIT, ideally within space or other high‑tech industries (e.g. aerospace, motor sport)
• Strong understanding of electrical integration and test processes
• Experience working with manufacturing drawings and engineering standards
• Ability to develop and execute AIT plans aligned to project requirements
• Proven experience leading or mentoring engineering teams
• Working knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g. ECSS, IPC)

• Knowledge of verification and validation processes
• Experience leading integration and test teams in complex engineering environments
• Exposure to spacecraft or similarly complex hardware systems
• Programming or scripting experience (e.g. Python, C, C++, TCL)
• Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g. CCSDS, CAN, Space Wire)

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Long‑term sick pay
• Optional compressed working pattern (9/75)
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available (where applicable)
• Modern office and cleanroom facilities
• Collaborative, international team environment
• Regular social and team events

This role offers the chance to work on innovative space programmes, contributing to the development and delivery of complex spacecraft systems. You’ll be part of a forward‑thinking engineering team, playing a key role in ensuring successful integration and testing of mission‑critical hardware in a highly dynamic and rewarding environment.