Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) Engineer

Salary £45-£60k depending on experience

Who are you?

As an AIT Test Engineer, you will have knowledge and experience of producing test procedures for subsystem and system level tests and to carry out the various tests, familiar with the use of various test equipment and be educated to at least Level 6 qualification level (bachelor's degree, apprenticeship degree, NVQ level 6 or similar) in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.

Experience in most of the following areas is required:

• System level understanding of small satellite programmes, preferably across the full project lifecycle;
• Technical delivery of complex systems, software and/or electronic hardware;
• Spacecraft AIT and/or operations;
• Delivery of space technology and/or space mission studies or R&D projects;
• Working in and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams;
• Interfacing to external clients;
• Reporting project progress to internal stakeholders;
• Working with suppliers;
• Following processes;
• Knowledge of Space Standards (i.e. ECSS);
• Technical pre-sales support during bid activity;

What will you be doing here?

This is an exciting role which will suit an enthusiastic, self-starting individual who is happy to work on a range of activities to support the testing of spacecraft and spacecraft equipment. The successful individual will enjoy working as part of a team, will be keen to learn a variety of skills and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. It will require someone who takes pride in their work, maintains a high level of professionalism and is capable of problem-solving and seeing ideas through to conclusion.

While the primary responsibilities of the role lie in spacecraft testing, the role will involve elements of design work and require some bid support and other reasonable responsibilities as required by the business. You will be actively encouraged to maintain a current interest in space industry developments and will be encouraged to identify business/technology promotion opportunities.

Responsibilities will include:

• Working as part of project teams to support mission/service delivery;
• Producing test and verification plans for the various stages of development;
• Planning and performing functional, electrical, mechanical and environmental tests at subsystem and spacecraft level;
• Subsystem and full spacecraft verification;
• Collaboration with project managers to provide inputs to schedules; risk management plans; budget management and other project artefacts as required;
• Supporting spacecraft operations.
• Acceptance of spacecraft hardware (platform and payload);
• Test system definition and assembly;
• Managing the availability of test equipment (MGSE/EGSE) between different projects.

About In-Space Missions

In-Space Missions (ISM) are world class experts who design, build and operate space missions for global customers from our UK site. We also offer ‘Space as a Service’ by flying customer payloads on our spacecraft and by providing customers the ability to upload digital applications to operate on our hardware. ISM was founded in 2015 and has grown to comprise approximately 90 staff. The company was acquired by BAE Systems in 2021 but continues to operate as a separate business with our offices and satellite cleanrooms located in Alton, Hampshire in the UK.

Culture

We have a close-knit and supportive team, with diversity and inclusion being a key to our success. Although we are looking to rapidly expand our team, we are passionate about maintaining our small company ethos, something which is at the heart of our culture. We welcome varying backgrounds, skills, perspectives and life experiences. Here at In-Space Missions we are embracing Hybrid Working. Wherever possible, we offer flexible working arrangements to allow us to balance our work and personal life more effectively.

What can we offer you?

We have a number of benefits including;

• 30 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
• 10% Non-Contributory Pension with the option for additional salary sacrifice
• Private Medical Scheme – AXA Healthcare
• Travel Insurance- AXA Healthcare
• 3 x Salary Life Assurance Policy
• Income protection
• Access to BAE Share Incentive Plan
• A fun work environment, full of opportunities for career growth
• Team meet-ups, including team building days and office parties!

Recruitment Process

If you’ve been shortlisted for the role, our Recruitment team will reach out to schedule an initial conversation and talk you through our interview process in detail.

Additionally, if you don’t meet all of the criteria please still apply. We really enjoy meeting diverse people who might bring a fresh perspective on a problem we need to solve!

Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship. Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within In-Space Missions. Successful candidates for this role may be required to go through Government SC clearance.