AIT Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the space sector is seeking an AIT Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Engineer to support their team in Stevenage. The role involves maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic and RF test racks, as well as the administration of EGSE networks. Candidates must be British citizens and eligible for SC clearance. Ideal for highly skilled engineers looking for a challenging opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Potential for contract extension

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Good knowledge of electronic and RF test racks.
• Competence with Windows and Linux administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and fault-finding of electronic/RF test racks.
• Computer system and network administration.
• Supporting environmental and launch test campaigns.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Network administration

Documentation skills

Programming and scripting languages

General-purpose lab test equipment

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

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Posted:

15.07.2025

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29.08.2025

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Job Description:

AIT Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Engineer - Stevenage
Carbon60 is seeking an experienced AIT Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Engineer to join their client's space team in Stevenage. In this role you will be responsible for the maintenance and fault-finding of electronic and Radio Frequency test racks as well as configuration, maintenance and administration of computers on the EGSE network.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintenance and fault-finding of electronic/RF test racks
- Computer system and networks administration
- Programming and scripting languages
- Supporting environmental and launch test campaigns
- Preparing test specifications, reviewing data packs, and supporting reviews of test equipment design and non-conformances
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of a degree in an Electrical Engineering-related discipline or relevant experience in a similar role for over 5 years
- Good theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic and RF test racks
- Fault-finding skills down to board and component level
- Network and computer administration in Windows and Linux environments
- Good documentation skills (procedures, reports, etc.)
- Knowledge of interfaces such as Mil-1553, SpaceWire, CAN bus, RS232/422, etc.
- Competence in using a variety of general-purpose lab test equipment
- Knowledge of test systems, design, manufacture, and commissioning
- Willingness to support shifts and travel overseas on test campaigns as required
Desirable Skills:
- Experience of electrical integration of equipment on a spacecraft
- Working knowledge of TMTC Databases
- Writing test sequences/scripts for execution of spacecraft systems tests, including FDIR from the Central Checkout System (CCS)
- Experience of environmental and launch test campaigns
- Familiarity with the Windows and Linux operating systems
- Programming and scripting languages, particularly writing and debugging Linux/Unix bash scripts

Please note for this role you MUST be a British Citizen and be eligible for SC clearance.

• Full time onsite at Stevenage facility
• Umbrella rate £45 per hour (PAYE also available)
• Inside IR35
• 6 month contract likely to extend

If you possess the required skills and qualifications and are interested in this challenging and rewarding AIT Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Engineer role, please apply now.

If you would like more information regarding this role please call Ellie on 02039106419 or email at

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.