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Space Junior Electrical and Mechanical AIT Engineer

ALTENGuildford, Surrey

Salary
£46k – £46k
Posted
12 September 2026
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

ALTEN is hiring a Space Junior Electrical and Mechanical AIT Engineer in Guildford, a engineering role. The advertised salary is £46k – £46k. ALTEN holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Job Description ALTEN is looking for an experienced Junior Electrical and Mechanical AIT Engineer to support spacecraft and satellite integration activities. The successful candidate will have a solid background in Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) , with experience across both electrical and mechanical disciplines. This role is suited to professionals who have worked on complex space programmes and are comfortable operating within multidisciplinary engineering teams. Location: Guilford On S…
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  • Employer: ALTEN — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £46k – £46k
  • How this salary compares: in line with the £48,000 median across 1,272 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Guildford, Surrey
  • Similar roles nearby: 2 other live engineering roles in Guildford browse them
  • Posted: 12 September 2026
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