Location: Guildford, UK Contract: 6 months (high likelihood of extension) Rate: £45-£50 per hour OUTSIDE IR35

Role Overview

The Lead AIT Engineer will take ownership of Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) activities for advanced spaceflight hardware, spacecraft systems, and mission payloads. This role is central to ensuring mission readiness, leading system‑level test campaigns, and supporting ground operations for high‑profile space missions.

You’ll guide multidisciplinary test teams, oversee verification activities, and ensure all spacecraft and payload systems meet stringent performance and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

AIT Leadership – Lead spacecraft and payload AIT activities from planning through execution.

System-Level Testing – Oversee integration, functional testing, and environmental test campaigns.

Test Team Management – Coo...