Senior AIT Technician
9 days ago
Oxford
🚀 Senior AIT Technician (Contract) 🚀 3 months | Inside IR35 | On-site 🔧 The Role A leading organisation in the space technology sector is seeking a Senior AIT Technician to support the assembly, integration and test of satellite systems and space-based hardware. This is a hands-on interim role supporting active space programmes, working within a highly skilled engineering team to deliver critical build and test activities on time and to the highest quality standards. 💡 Key Focus Areas • Mechanical and electrical assembly and integration of satellite sub-systems and flight hardware, • Wiring, harnessing and connector terminations to IPC-A-610 / IPC-A-620 standards, • Soldering and rework activities to IPC J-STD-001, • Execution of functional testing and accurate recording of test data, • Fault finding and troubleshooting at component and system level, • Working from engineering drawings, schematics and build instructions, • Maintaining cleanroom, ESD and quality compliance standards, • Supporting efficient delivery across live programme schedules 🧠 What We’re Looking For • 5–10+ years’ hands-on experience in AIT, electronics assembly or test roles within space, aerospace or defence, • Strong practical experience in wiring, soldering, harnessing and integration, • Solid understanding of IPC standards (A-610, A-620, J-STD-001), • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, • Experience with test equipment (DVMs, oscilloscopes, etc.), • Experience working in cleanroom / ESD-controlled environments 📌 The Details • Contract Length: 3 months with strong potential for extension, • Location: Harwell, Oxfordshire - On-site role, • Rate: £300 per day (Inside IR35), • Start: ASAP, • Clearance: BPSS required before start