ELECTRICAL AIT ENGINEER

SII Group UK; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Basic Salary

6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a-sr

Private Medical Insurance

Life Cover and Income Protection

25 days holiday

10 days full sick pay

Cycle to Work & TechScheme

Udemy access

Job summary

SII Group UK is seeking an Electrical AIT Engineer to support preparation, integration, validation and testing of complex space systems and payloads. You will develop test solutions, procedures, databases and control systems used in spacecraft/test environments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive quality and reliability.

The role focuses on electrical integration, test execution, automation and continuous improvement across the full test lifecycle, ensuring safety and compliance

Qualifications

• Electrical integration, verification and validation experience.
• Test preparation, test execution and reporting.
• Experience developing technical procedures and work instructions.
• Fault finding, troubleshooting and anomaly investigation.
• Understanding of electrical power systems and electronic test equipment.
• Experience of data analysis and post-processing test results.
• Knowledge of complex engineering or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Define electrical test setups and integration configurations.
• Design and specify electrical test aids, harnesses and supporting equipment.
• Produce electrical integration, functional test and performance test procedures.
• Support spacecraft and payload integration and validation activities.
• Execute functional, performance, validation and test data reports
• Investigate test anomalies and support root cause investigations.
• Develop and maintain automated test sequences and software scripts.
• Create, update and deploy test system and spacecraft databases.
• Support the development, maintenance and configuration of test benches and control systems.
• Deploy and validate software releases within test environments.
• Produce technical documentation, user guides and operational procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and capture lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and operational procedures.

Skills

Electrical integration

Test preparation

Procedures & work instructions

Fault finding & anomaly investigation

Electrical power systems

Data analysis

Regulated environments

Tools

Python

TCL

SQL

MATLAB

VBA

Java

PHP

Angular

Job description

SII Group delivers Digital Services, IT, Engineering, and Consulting to diverse industries, enabling digital transformation through our commitment to Growth, People, and CSR.

With over 16,000 professionals across 21 countries, we’re recognised as a “Great Place to Work” for fostering a high-trust culture. Our core values of Trust, Transparency, and Quality drive our work package delivery, ensuring we meet and exceed client expectations as a committed partner.

Since 2016, SII UK has supported top Aerospace & Defence, Aviation, Transportation, and Finance clients, empowering digital transformation with industry-leading engineering expertise.

Let’s Tech Together is our promise to encourage innovation and teamwork. We support our engineers with development opportunities and a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued and empowered.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an ELECTRICAL AIT ENGINEER to support the preparation, integration, validation and testing of complex space systems and payloads. The role involves developing test solutions, procedures, databases and control systems used throughout spacecraft and payload integration activities. Working within multidisciplinary engineering teams, the successful candidate will contribute to electrical integration, functional and performance testing, test automation, anomaly investigation and continuous improvement activities across the full test lifecycle.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define electrical test setups and integration configurations.
• Design and specify electrical test aids, harnesses and supporting equipment.
• Produce electrical integration, functional test and performance test procedures.
• Support spacecraft and payload integration and validation activities.
• Execute functional, performance, validation and test data reports
• Investigate test anomalies and support root cause investigations.
• Develop and maintain automated test sequences and software scripts.
• Create, update and deploy test system and spacecraft databases.
• Support the development, maintenance and configuration of test benches and control systems.
• Deploy and validate software releases within test environments.
• Produce technical documentation, user guides and operational procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and capture lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and operational procedures.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Electrical integration, verification and validation experience.
• Test preparation, test execution and reporting.
• Experience developing technical procedures and work instructions.
• Fault finding, troubleshooting and anomaly investigation.
• Understanding of electrical power systems and electronic test equipment.
• Experience of data analysis and post-processing test results.
• Knowledge of complex engineering or regulated environments.

Software & Tools (experience in some or all of):

• Python
• TCL
• SQL
• MATLAB
• VBA
• Java
• PHP
• Angular

Systems & Platforms

• Database management and configuration control
• Test automation and control systems

Equipment

• Micro-ohmmeters
• Megohmmeters

SKILLS DESIRED

• Experience within the space, satellite or aerospace sector.
• Knowledge of spacecraft Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) activities.
• Experience with Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE).
• Test bench development and maintenance experience.
• Human Machine Interface (HMI) configuration and support.
• Experience of software deployment and system administration.
• Understanding of high-frequency signal measurement.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Basic Salary
• 6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a salary sacrifice
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Cover and Income Protection
• 25 days holiday
• 10 days full sick pay per year
• Cycle to Work & TechScheme
• Corporate access to the Udemy platform

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