AIT Test Engineer, Space Systems | Hybrid Work

MDA Space; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private healthcare

Job summary

MDA Space is seeking an AIT Engineer for our Stevenage office to perform electrical integration, develop test plans and run functional tests on satellite equipment. You will create automated test scripts, generate technical reports and support environmental campaigns including thermal vacuum, vibration and EMC.

The role requires hands-on capability, knowledge of communications electronics, and experience with AIT campaigns. A background in electrical engineering and scripting is essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in the space industry in a similar position.
• An electrical engineering background, or experience testing electrical subsystems on satellite payloads.
• Knowledge with a variety of communications electronics.
• Knowledge of AIT campaigns for communication electronics and/or satellite missions.
• Experience in scripting and test automation, knowledge of Python, C or other test automation tools, techniques and languages.
• Knowledge of analog circuits and practical knowledge in analogue and mixed signal measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of digital, power and RF electronics at system level.
• Strong hand-on skills.
• Resourcefulness and a passion for working hard and learning fast and lead from the front.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical integration of the unit under test (UUT) to test benches / test equipment.
• Produce test plans / procedures from test specifications to ensure requirements are met and verified.
• Perform functional and performance testing.
• Create automated test scripts to control / test the UUT and the supporting electrical ground support equipment (EGSE).
• Produce technical reports after test execution.
• Prepare for and support environmental test campaigns including thermal vacuum, vibration, acoustics and EMC.
• Define test equipment requirements.
• Raise, manage and support non-conformances in the review process.
• Provide inputs to project reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, Post Test Review & Test Review Boards

Skills

Space industry experience

Electrical engineering

Test automation

Python

C

Analog/digital electronics

RF electronics

Hand-on skills

AIT campaigns

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

Python

C

Job description

MDA Space is seeking an AIT Engineer for our Stevenage office to perform electrical integration, develop test plans and run functional tests on satellite equipment. You will create automated test scripts, generate technical reports and support environmental campaigns including thermal vacuum, vibration and EMC.

The role requires hands-on capability, knowledge of communications electronics, and experience with AIT campaigns. A background in electrical engineering and scripting is essential.