An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical AIT Team Lead to join a growing space technology organisation working on advanced spacecraft systems.
Based in Oxfordshire, you will lead electrical assembly, integration, and test activities across complex space hardware programmes, ensuring delivery to schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical oversight with team management, offering the chance to work on cutting-edge space missions within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
You will be responsible for leading a team of engineers delivering electrical AIT activities across spacecraft subsystems and associated ground support equipment.
Youll work closely with design, systems, and project teams to ensure seamless integration and robust test execution throughout the development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and manage electrical integration and test requirements at system, subsystem, and unit levels
- Oversee assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft hardware, including avionics, harness, and subsystems
- Collaborate with design teams (power, GNC, RF, data handling) to define ground support equipment
- Plan and execute electrical test campaigns (e.g.
TVAC, EMC) in conjunction with engineering teams
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure AIT readiness and alignment
- Produce and maintain AIT documentation (specifications, ICDs, test reports, procedures)
- Provide technical oversight of suppliers, particularly for ground support equipment
- Manage electrical testing activities for both flight and engineering hardware
- Work with project managers to develop schedules and track progress
- Allocate tasks, set priorities, and ensure timely delivery of team outputs
- Mentor and develop team members, supporting capability growth
- Support resource planning and recruitment activities
Essential Skills & Experience
- Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- 7+ years experience in electrical AIT, ideally within space or other high-tech industries (e.g.
aerospace, motorsport)
- Strong understanding of electrical integration and test processes
- Experience working with manufacturing drawings and engineering standards
- Ability to develop and execute AIT plans aligned to project requirements
- Proven experience leading or mentoring engineering teams
- Working knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g.
ECSS, IPC)
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of verification and validation processes
- Experience leading integration and test teams in complex engineering environments
- Exposure to spacecraft or similarly complex hardware systems
- Programming or scripting experience (e.g.
Python, C, C++, TCL)
- Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g.
CCSDS, CAN, SpaceWire)
Whats on Offer
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
- Private healthcare and life insurance
- Long-term sick pay
- Optional compressed working pattern (9/75)
- Relocation support and visa sponsorship available (where applicable)
- Modern office and cleanroom facilities
- Collaborative, international team environment
- Regular social and team events
This role offers the chance to work on innovative space programmes, contributing to the development and delivery of complex spacecraft systems.
Youll be part of a forward-thinking engineering team, playing a key role in ensuring successful integration and testing of mission-critical hardware in a highly dynamic and rewarding environment.
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Type: Permanent Location: Oxfordshire,England
Start: 29/06/2026
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £90000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid & Flexible working, 9/75 work pattern, private healthcare, & more!
Posted: 2026-06-29 08:05:04
Multi-Skilled Engineer
Paddock Wood - Field-Based covering the UK
£38,000 - £45,000 + Overtime
Monday to Friday 7.30 am - 4 pm (40hpw)
KHR are working with a well-established and innovative engineering business that is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Engineer to join its growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working directly with customers, commissioning machinery, troubleshooting technical issues, and delivering high-quality service support across a variety of industrial environments.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, servicing, and support of specialist automated machinery at customer sites throughout the UK, with occasional travel within Europe.
This is a predominantly field-based position offering a varied workload, customer interaction, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and commission machinery at customer sites
- Carry out service, maintenance, and breakdown support visits
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system faults
- Deliver operator training to customer personnel
- Liaise with customers regarding installation schedules, servicing requirements, and technical support
- Complete detailed site reports and service documentation
- Participate in internal project and design review meetings
- Ensure all site visits are fully prepared, including equipment, parts, and documentation
Candidate Requirements
- Engineering qualification (Degree, HND, NVQ, BTEC or equivalent)
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Proven experience within an automation, machinery, or manufacturing environment
- Strong electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic fault-finding skills
- Experience configuring robots and programming movement patterns
- Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
- Experience with PLCs and HMIs
- Knowledge of servo systems, VFDs, remote I/O, Ethernet, and Profibus networks (desirable)
- Understanding of machinery control systems and automation software
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £38,000 - £42,000 depending on experience
- Overtime paid at time and a half (circa 15 hours per month)
- Pension
- Annual Leave (increasing with service)
- Company Van, Fuel Card, Company Mobile
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Type: Permanent Location: Paddock Wood, England
Start: 12/07/2026
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £46000 per annum + Overtime, Van, Fuel Card, Holiday, Pension
Posted: 2026-06-26 10:47:46
