Guildford, Surrey

AIT Harness Engineer

Posted on Thursday, 21st May 2026

Defence and Military
Guildford, Surrey
£45 - £48 per hour
Contract

AIT Harness Engineer

Guildford – Onsite
Up to £48/hour Outside IR35


SC Cleared/Clearable required

We are seeking an experienced Harness Technician to join a spacecraft AIT team supporting the manufacture and integration of flight harnesses and test cables for advanced satellite programmes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manufacture spacecraft flight harnesses and test cables
  • Support harness routing, integration, and AIT activities
  • Work to ECSS and high-reliability standards
  • Support verification, testing, and issue resolution
  • Liaise with engineering and systems teams
  • Potential overseas travel support

Required Experience

  • Hands-on harness/cable manufacturing experience within space, aerospace, or high-reliability industries
  • Experience working with flight hardware and cleanroom environments preferred
  • Strong electrical/mechanical understanding
  • ESA Harness Certifications:
    • ECSS-Q-ST-70-26
    • ECSS-Q-ST-70-18

Excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge spacecraft programmes within a highly technical engineering environment. Apply Now!

Harleen Barmi

Advertised by:

Harleen Barmi
Lead Senior Consultant
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