Lead AIT Engineer

Full-time Engineering

Joining the AIT team of a key client in the UK, the Lead AIT Engineer is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of spacecraft and payload Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) and Environmental Verification Test (EVT) activities during the mission ground test phase.

As a core member of the project team, the role ensures the successful integration, verification, and delivery of fully tested systems through in-house and external test campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of AIT and EVT activities across all system levels
• Work as part of the core project team alongside Project Manager, AIT Manager, and Systems Engineer
• Manage and coordinate test operators and engineers, including deputising where required
• Define and coordinate AIT support equipment (EGSE, MGSE, and test hardware)
• Develop and implement integration, verification, and test strategies aligned to ...