AIT Engineer

1/2 AIT Engineer Blackswan Space is making satellites autonomous – a cornerstone for enabling the future space economy as space traffic rapidly increases. With the help of the European Space Agency, our team is developing a novel product for spacecraft relative navigation while leveraging computer vision and neural networks – the RPO Kit. We are looking for naturally curious minds with a can-do practical attitude eager to satisfy their inner astronaut. If you’re keen on hands-on work with a novel product for the space industry, while also having a knack for running complex test campaigns, we would love to hear from you! Job Description As an instrumental part of our RPO-Kit engineering team you will: • Own and execute all the AIT activities, with a specific focus on environmental testing (TVAC, mechanical, radiation, EMC). • Define, write, and maintain AIV (Assembly, Integration, & Verification) plans, test procedures, and test reports. • Work closely with the Systems Engineer to ensure requirement-to-test traceability and verification logic is correctly implemented. • Support the Project Manager, coordinating activities performed in external test facilities (e.g. ESA labs, commercial facilities, integrators), including test readiness, logistics, and execution. • Set up, maintain and troubleshoot functional and environmental test benches for representative and flight-like hardware. Job Requirements • At least 2+ years of AIT experience in the space industry, with direct involvement in environmental testing (TVAC, mechanical, radiation). • Proficiency in clean room protocols, experience with EGSE/MGSE. • Real-time problem solving with ability to work well under tight schedules. • Can do attitude with internal motivation to drive assembly and testing to -- 1 of 2 -- 2/2 successful launch integration. • Apply ECSS-compliant processes for test planning, configuration control, NCR handling and documentation. • Hands-on experience with the debugging of hardware, including electrical and mechanical interfaces. • Ability to write clear, structured test documentation, including procedures, logs, and reports. • Existing security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one). Assets • Experience in Mechanical Engineering, including reading mechanical drawings, working with CAD software, and interpreting analyses. • Experience with Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfM/DfA), and working with manufacturing teams. • Experience of optical and camera-related testing, including: optical performance validation as well as alignment, calibration, and stability testing. • Experience with Matlab/Simulink, LabView or other similar tools used in testing and data collection. • Experience working with motion capture systems and robotics. Job Location: London, UK. Employment Type: Full time on-site Salary range: £45,000 – £70,000/year depending on experience Working at Blackswan Space - What’s in it for me? • Be a part of a growing international team that is not afraid of tackling some of the hardest problems in the space industry. • Flexible and supportive working environment with real ownership of your work. • Work alongside ambitious individuals who share your values and are passionate about the future of the space industry. • Significant career growth and learning potential working with our global network of space experts spanning 3 continents. To Apply: Please send your CV to info@blackswanspace.com -- 2 of 2 --

Apply with your CV to info@blackswanspace.com.