AIT Engineer (Space)

NewSpace Technical
📍 slough, slough, United-Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted February 23, 2026

Job Description

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 equipme...

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Job Details

  • Location slough, slough
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Other-General
  • Posted Date February 23, 2026
  • Application Deadline April 04, 2026