AIT Engineer (Space)

Optical AIT/AIV Engineer – Earth Observation Satellites

Due to strict export control and contractual obligations, we are unable to consider applications from non-UK or non-EU citizens. The company can sponsor EU citizens to work in the UK where required.

We are seeking an experienced Optical AIT/AIV Engineer to support the onsite assembly, integration and verification of an Earth Observation optical payload for our NewSpace client - a rapidly expanding space technology company based in the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a hands‑on role in the delivery of advanced Earth Observation space hardware within a high-performance team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform optical and mechanical alignment of instruments in cleanroom environments
• Carry out AIT/AIV activities across optical payload subsystems
• Operate and maintain test equipment such as interferometers, CMMs, thermal vacuum chambers, MTF rigs and ...