AIT Trainer

As part of our continued support to our customer in the space sector we are looking for a number of  AIT Trainers to join us on a permanent  basis. 

As an AIT Trainer at the customer, you will play a pivotal role in developing the technical capability of production teams across Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) operations. You will deliver high‑quality training on manufacturing methods, standard processes, tools, and industrial best practices to ensure teams can perform safely, efficiently, and consistently to Customer standards.

This vacancy presents an exciting opportunity for ambitious individuals to develop and grow their skills and knowledge within a thriving organisation.

This is an area of significant growth within Expleo, an area where we are looking at growing future team leads from within. Demonstrating our commitment to continue to grow our space business.

• Deliver both theoretical and practical training on AIT processes including mechanical assembly, electrical integration, system installation, and functional testing.
• Conduct hands‑on shop‑floor coaching and provide one‑to‑one skills assessments, to ensure a satisfactory, competent and compliant skill levels.
• Train operators, technicians, and new joiners according to the Customers industrial standards.
• Support the certification of personnel in accordance with the Customer qualification matrices.
• Create, maintain, and update training materials such as SOIs, work instructions, presentations, and assessment criteria.
• Ensure training documentation aligns with engineering definitions and quality requirements.
• Function as a subject‑matter expert for AIT processes, advising on correct tool usage, assembly techniques, procedures, and safety practices.
• Conduct regular skill gap analysis and propose training-based solutions.
• Ensure all content complies with EHSE rules, Customers processes, and product safety requirements.
• Maintain training and competency records.
• Identify opportunities to enhance training effectiveness and process robustness.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate lessons learned.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Organised, initiative-taking, and effective at stakeholder engagement.

• ONC/HNC/HND in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Trainer certifications beneficial but not mandatory.

• Appreciation of satellite integration processes and project phases
• Satellite Appendage installation process (Solar Array, reflectors, antennas, panels and deployable systems)
• Good understanding and detailed experience of complex AIT systems
• Writing Procedures and process control
• High self-motivation and ability to deal with changing priorities on a multi project basis.
• Good planning skills and process competence.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a team

• Experience in aerospace assembly, integration, or testing.
• Experience in a coaching or training role.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Effective communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to adapt training to various learning styles
• Familiarity with Customer tools (e.g., SAP, TAKSY, 3DX APRISO) is beneficial.
• Experience working in a high quality production environment relating to mechanical assembly
• Experience working in a clean-room environment including FOD/ESD practices
• Prior AIT experience
• Previous experience of payload builds is a distinct advantage

• The role will be based at our customer’s facility in Stevenage and will require successful candidates to work from our customers site 5 days per week.

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive