Senior AIT On-Board Processor Engineer Harwell / Stevenage Hybrid Join an innovative space engineering organisation helping deliver next-generation satellite communications and payload technologies. We're looking for a Senior Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Engineer to lead the integration and verification of advanced on-board processor hardware used in cutting-edge satellite payloads. This is an opportunity to work on complex spaceflight hardware from integration through qualification, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams on high-profile programmes. What you'll be doing Lead AIT activities for on-board processor hardware Integrate digital payload equipment and supporting EGSE Perform functional, performance and interface verification Support thermal vacuum, vibration, EMC/EMI and environmental testing Develop and maintain integration procedures and test documentation Commission and validate electrical ground support equipment Investigate non-conformances and support engineering reviews Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership What we're looking for Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Aerospace or similar Engineering discipline Experience in Assembly, Integration & Test of complex electronic or space hardware Strong understanding of digital electronics, FPGA systems and embedded hardware Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and laboratory equipment Python scripting experience Linux and Windows experience Excellent communication skills with experience working across multidisciplinary teams Desirable Satellite payload experience GEO, MEO or LEO programmes Ka, Ku or X-band payloads Digital transparent processors Software-defined payloads Spacecraft environmental testing If you're passionate about space technology and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, we'd love to hear from you. (t . associates . co . uk)
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Senior AIT On-Board Processor Engineer Harwell / Stevenage Hybrid Join an innovative space engineering organisation helping deliver next-generation satellite communications and payload technologies. We're looking for a Senior Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Engineer to lead the integration and verification of advanced on-board processor hardware used in cutting-edge satellite payloads. This is an opportunity to work on complex spaceflight hardware from integration through qualification, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams on high-profile programmes. What you'll be doing Lead AIT activities for on-board processor hardware Integrate digital payload equipment and supporting EGSE Perform functional, performance and interface verification Support thermal vacuum, vibration, EMC/EMI and environmental testing Develop and maintain integration procedures and test documentation Commission and validate electrical ground support equipment Investigate non-conformances and support engineering reviews Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership What we're looking for Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Aerospace or similar Engineering discipline Experience in Assembly, Integration & Test of complex electronic or space hardware Strong understanding of digital electronics, FPGA systems and embedded hardware Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and laboratory equipment Python scripting experience Linux and Windows experience Excellent communication skills with experience working across multidisciplinary teams Desirable Satellite payload experience GEO, MEO or LEO programmes Ka, Ku or X-band payloads Digital transparent processors Software-defined payloads Spacecraft environmental testing If you're passionate about space technology and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, we'd love to hear from you. (t . associates . co . uk)
A leading space technology organisation is looking to add a Senior AIT On-Board Engineer to their growing UK Space team in Harwell (Stevenage option available) . Chroma are supporting the search to help meet increasing demand across next-generation satellite payload and on-board processing programmes click apply for full job details
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
A leading space technology organisation is looking to add a Senior AIT On-Board Engineer to their growing UK Space team in Harwell (Stevenage option available) . Chroma are supporting the search to help meet increasing demand across next-generation satellite payload and on-board processing programmes click apply for full job details
