67 Senior AIT Engineer
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Help Build Europe's Hypersonic Capability
At Hypersonica, we're redefining what's possible in European defence technology. We exist to deliver speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard. We are a small, elite team working on problems that matter, and solving them fast.
By joining Hypersonica, you're not stepping into a predefined role. You're joining a talent dense environment where every individual shapes the direction of the company. Our philosophy is to hire a small number of exceptional people with broad, deep technical capability, strong judgement, and the ability to operate autonomously.
We hire for talent, not rigid boxes. This role represents a business need, but the way it evolves will be shaped by the individual. If you've achieved what others said was impossible, or you bring a unique combination of skills that doesn't fit a traditional mould, we want to hear from you. The work you do here directly contributes to Europe's technological independence.
What you'll do
- Bring experimental vehicles from design concept to flight-ready reality, owning Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) execution as a core delivery function.
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- Develop assembly, integration, and test procedures directly from engineering drawings and design data, ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and build readiness.
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- Translate design intent into clear, executable build instructions for mechanical, avionics, and vehicle-level integration.
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- Define and document assembly and integration sequences, from sub-assembly build through full vehicle integration.
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- Identify required tooling, fixtures, software tools, and facility capabilities needed to execute AIT activities safely and efficiently.
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- Develop internal specifications and process controls to ensure build reliability, repeatability, and adherence to quality and safety standards.
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- Work hands-on during mechanical and avionics assembly and integration, supporting technicians and engineers through build and test execution.
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- Collaborate closely with Mechanical Design, Systems, Avionics, and EWIS engineers to resolve integration issues and close design-for-integration gaps.
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- Partner with Supply Chain to identify long-lead items (LLIs), spares, and critical hardware, defining need-by dates aligned to the AIT plan.
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- Produce and maintain the Manufacturing BOM, integrating tools, consumables, and hardware requirements into the engineering BOM.
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- Define and operate a non-conformance reporting and resolution framework, ensuring issues are clearly documented, resolved, and fed back into design and process updates.
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- Support integration testing by creating integration test procedures, executing tests, and capturing results to enable progression toward flight readiness.
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Who you are
- A senior AIT / Assembly, Integration & Test Engineer with hands-on experience taking complex hardware from drawings to integrated systems.
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- Strong background in mechanical assembly and integration, ideally in aerospace environments (military, civil aviation, launch vehicles, or satellites), with automotive experience also acceptable.
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- Experienced creating build instructions and assembly procedures directly from engineering drawings.
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- Comfortable writing and executing integration and test procedures, and working on the shop floor to resolve real-world build and integration challenges.
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- Familiar working across disciplines, coordinating with mechanical, systems, avionics, and EWIS engineering teams.
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- Highly organised and detail-oriented, with a strong instinct for process discipline, build quality, and configuration control.
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- Able to anticipate integration risks early and drive practical mitigations through tooling, sequencing, or design feedback.
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- Comfortable operating in fast-moving, prototype-heavy environments where processes are built and refined in parallel with hardware.
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- Confident owning issues end-to-end, from identification through root-cause analysis and corrective action.
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- Motivated by seeing hardware physically come together, function as intended, and progress toward flight.
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Security and Eligibility Requirement
Due to the nature of the work with the UK MOD, applicants must be a British Citizen (or Dual UK national with British citizenship) and eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) and, where required, Developed Vetting (DV)
What we offer
- A mission driven environment with the opportunity to work on one of Europe's most consequential defence challenges, with direct impact on sovereign capability and security.
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- Daily collaboration with top experts across engineering, operations, and defence, with real opportunity to learn from the best, contribute, and grow.
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- High ownership and autonomy; no time tracking, no micromanagement, just clear objectives and accountability for outcomes.
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- A fast paced environment where good ideas are implemented quickly, and feedback from test and flight drives real decisions.
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- A culture that values clarity, integrity, and excellence, and supports people who take initiative and push boundaries responsibly.
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- Competitive compensation and real share options aligned to responsibility and impact, not tenure or hierarchy.
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At Hypersonica, every hire raises the bar. We are deliberately small, intensely capable, and deeply mission-driven. If this role feels like a strong fit, or if you believe you bring something exceptional that goes beyond the description, we encourage you to apply.
Hypersonica is an equal-opportunity employer and assesses candidates solely on merit, capability, and potential.
You can apply directly to this role or reach out to Nathan Sweeney, Head of Talent. We review every application and aim to respond to all candidates within two weeks, whether the answer is yes or no.