Satellite AIT Engineer

NewOrbit Space

Senior AIT Engineer managing Assembly, Integration and Test for AURA X programme at NewOrbit Space. Leading quality and AIT standards while collaborating across engineering teams.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeReading • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) processes for spacecraft and satellite programmes, with a strong focus on quality management and environmental testing. Proven ability to mentor teams and establish rigorous documentation and standards.

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Assembly, Integration, And Test (AIT)Environmental Test CampaignsECSS AIT StandardsQuality Management SystemContamination Control

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Hard Skills

Flight Hardware DeliveryTest And Assembly ProceduresElectrical IntegrationMechanical IntegrationGSE Requirements Definition

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Test EquipmentCleanroom Operations

Industry Keywords

SpacecraftSatelliteHigh-Reliability ProgrammesNon-Conformance ManagementSupplier Quality Issues

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will be the senior AIT authority on the AURA X programme.
Responsible for planning, developing, and executing the Assembly, Integration and Test campaign.
Own the AIT flow from engineering model through to flight model acceptance, defining procedures.
Managing GSE, and leading test campaigns across electrical, mechanical, and system-level activities.
Establish and maintain quality processes, define incoming inspection criteria.
Report into the Programme Director and work across all engineering teams.
Mentor AIT technicians and engineers; build and maintain AIT process documentation and standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience (5+ years) in AIT roles on spacecraft, satellite, or high-reliability programmes.
Demonstrated experience delivering flight hardware through full environmental test campaigns (TVac, vibration, EMC).
Thorough working knowledge of ECSS AIT and quality standards.
Experience authoring and approving test and assembly procedures to flight standards.
Experience owning or contributing to a Quality Management System on a hardware programme.
Experience managing non-conformances, engineering dispositions, and supplier quality issues.
Experience with satellite-level electrical and mechanical integration.
Knowledge of contamination control and cleanroom operations.
Experience defining GSE requirements and overseeing procurement or in-house build.
Able to communicate effectively across design, test, and management teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Including private health insurance with dental and optical coverage
Annual healthcare check-ups
Hybrid Work - A hybrid setup with one dedicated remote day per week
Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support - We provide a relocation package and sponsor your visa if you’re joining us from abroad.