AIT Systems Test Engineer

CBSbutler; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler is seeking a Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer to support spacecraft system testing across functional and environmental campaigns. You will develop, debug and execute automated test sequences, and contribute to spacecraft verification activities.

Responsibilities include interpreting test requirements, providing first-line support, investigating faults, and producing test procedures and reports for TVAC/EMC/Magnetic campaigns, ensuring engineering standards are followed.

Qualifications

• Experience writing test sequences/scripts for spacecraft testing.
• Experience using Central Checkout Systems (CCS).
• Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems such as Data Handling, MIL-STD-1553 / SpaceWire, Power and Thermal, AOC.

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical and functional test requirements.
• Develop, debug and execute automated test sequences.
• Provide first-line support during spacecraft test operations.
• Investigate faults and support anomaly resolution.
• Prepare test procedures and produce test reports.
• Support environmental testing (TVAC, EMC, Magnetic).
• Contribute to test reviews and non-conformance investigations.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and procedures.

Skills

Spacecraft testing

Test scripting

Windows & Linux familiarity

Tools

Central Checkout Systems (CCS)

Electrical test equipment (DMM/oscilloscopes)

Job description

Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer

Location: Stevenage
Contract: 12 months + Rate: £55 per hour
Industry: Space / Aerospace

Overview

We are seeking a Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer to support spacecraft system testing across functional and environmental test campaigns. You will develop, debug and execute automated test sequences, support anomaly investigations, and contribute to spacecraft verification activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical and functional test requirements
• Develop, debug and execute automated test sequences
• Provide first-line support during spacecraft test operations
• Investigate faults and support anomaly resolution
• Prepare test procedures and produce test reports
• Support environmental testing (TVAC, EMC, Magnetic)
• Contribute to test reviews and non-conformance investigations
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and procedures

Required Experience

• Experience writing test sequences/scripts for spacecraft testing
• Experience using Central Checkout Systems (CCS)
• Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems such as:Data Handling
• MIL-STD-1553 / SpaceWire
• Power and Thermal Systems
• Attitude & Orbital Control
• FDIR
• Experience with spacecraft or complex electronic systems testing
• Electrical fault investigation and test debugging experience
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments

Desirable Skills

• Elisa or Java experience
• Linux/Unix Bash scripting
• Programming knowledge (C, Python, Java or similar)
• Experience with electrical test equipment (DMM, oscilloscopes, data bus analysers)
• Environmental or launch test campaign experience
• Cleanroom working awareness