Senior Space AIT Engineer – Electrical Testing

Infinite Orbits; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Innovative environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Infinite Orbits in Toulouse is seeking a Senior Electrical AIT Engineer to lead complex electrical integration and test activities for GEO missions, ensuring reliability of AIT operations and serving as the technical reference within the team.

You will drive improvements in test methods, automation, data management, and supplier collaboration, mentoring junior engineers and guiding CCS configurations, wiring, and harness qualification to meet space-grade standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace or Systems Engineering.
• 8+ years’ hands-on experience in EGSE system architecture and lab operations for GEO telecom or scientific missions.
• Demonstrated expertise with SCOE/RF test equipment (up/down converters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators) and EGSE power interfaces.
• Proven track record in electrical harness design, power distribution and connector qualification for space applications.
• Strong background in electrical safety, grounding/EMC practices and high-voltage test procedures.
• Experience specifying, procuring and qualifying space-grade cabling, umbilicals and RF hardware.
• Ability to lead supplier FAT/SAT cycles and manage non-conformance through to closure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills in lab-based troubleshooting during high-stakes AIT campaigns.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English for technical documentation and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Leading preparation and execution of complex electrical and functional test campaigns.
• Supporting EGSE specification, acceptance, and commissioning with suppliers.
• Implementing and validating CCS configurations, automated test scripts, and data management tools.
• Guiding junior engineers and operators, providing technical mentorship and troubleshooting expertise.
• Contributing to test strategy definition, anomaly resolution, and process optimization.

Skills

Electrical/AIT leadership

EGSE test experience

RF test equipment

Electrical harness design

Power distribution

Electrical safety

EMC/grounding

Supplier management

Troubleshooting

English technical writing

Education

Electrical/Aerospace/Systems Eng degree

Tools

SCOE/RF test equipment

EGSE power interfaces

Job description

Infinite Orbits in Toulouse is seeking a Senior Electrical AIT Engineer to lead complex electrical integration and test activities for GEO missions, ensuring reliability of AIT operations and serving as the technical reference within the team.

You will drive improvements in test methods, automation, data management, and supplier collaboration, mentoring junior engineers and guiding CCS configurations, wiring, and harness qualification to meet space-grade standards.