AIT Satellite Engineer

Job Description

What will you be doing? 

We are seeking experiencedSatellite AIT (Assembly, Integration & Testing) Engineersto join our team supporting the mechanical and environmental validation of satellite platforms and payloads.

This role involves hands-on work in cleanroom environments, executing integration, alignment, and test activities, and preparing for satellite launch campaigns.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering mission-critical hardware to the highest aerospace standards.

Your main responsibilities will be: 

• Perform AIT operations in cleanroom environments following ESD and safety protocols.
• Support the integration and alignment of satellite structures and subsystems.
• Use MGSE (Mechanical Ground Support Equipment) to handle and position flight hardware safely.
• Execute mechanical and environmental tests including vibration, TVAC, and acoustic testing.
• Support launch campaign activities including final integration and transport preparation.

Who are we looking for? 

• Read and interpret technical documentation such as MICDs, 3D CAD models, and STBE instructions.
• Carry out wiring, gluing, and MLI application procedures with precision and care.
• Use mechanical measurement tools (e.g., calipers, laser trackers, CMMs) for verification tasks.
• Document procedures and write technical reports in line with quality and compliance requirements.

You are... 

• Passionate about engineering 
• result-oriented 
• proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required: 

• Minimum 2 years of experience in AIT, mechanical integration, or environmental testing for satellites or aerospace hardware.
• Hands-on experience working in cleanroom and controlled environments.
• Knowledge of MGSE operation and precision alignment techniques.
• Familiarity with vibration, TVAC, acoustic, and mass property testing (preferred but not essential).
• Understanding of aerospace documentation, 3D models, and mechanical drawings.
• Willingness to travel and support launch campaigns internationally.
• Eligible to obtain or currently hold SC-level UK security clearance.

Additional Information

Why join us? 

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently. 

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities. 

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies. 

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential. 

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today! 

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)