Senior AIT Technician - Space Industry

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire Type: Permanent, Full-time Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

An established space industry organisation is seeking a Senior AIT Technician to support the assembly, integration, and testing of advanced space hardware.

Key Responsibilities:

Mechanical and electrical assembly and integration Wiring, cable harnessing, soldering, and rework Reading and working from technical drawings and schematics Testing, fault-finding, and issue troubleshooting Completing technical documentation and test records Maintaining cleanroom and ESD-safe working environments Supporting continuous improvement activitiesRequirements:

ONC/HNC/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent experience) in Engineering 5-10 years' experience in assembly, integration, or test (aerospace, space, defence, or electronics preferred) Strong hands-on electrical skills Ability to work independently with high attention to detail Knowledge of ESD, cleanroom, and health & safety practices Fibre optics experience desirableAdditional Information:

BPSS security clearance required (right to work, ID, employment history, basic DBS)This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge space programmes within a growing UK-based team