Electrical AIT Engineer

Groupe SII; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SII UK is seeking an Electrical AIT Engineer to support preparation, integration, validation and testing of space systems and payloads. You will develop test solutions, procedures, databases and control systems for spacecraft and payload integration activities, working with multidisciplinary teams.

Role involves electrical integration, functional and performance testing, test automation, anomaly investigation and continuous improvement across the full test lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Electrical test design and execution experience.
• Ability to develop procedures and work instructions.
• Experience with test data reporting.
• Experience in regulated environments.
• Familiarity with test automation and control systems.

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 automation

Anomaly investigation

Data analysis

Power systems

Scripting: Python

Linux/Unix

Control systems

Oscilloscopes

Megohmmeters

Test procedures

Tools

SQL

MATLAB

VBA

Java

PHP

Angular

Job description

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:
  • Linux / Unix (CentOS, RedHat, Ubuntu)
  • Database management and configuration control
  • Test automation and control systems
  • Equipment
  • Oscilloscopes
  • 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.

With five strategic offices in Belfast, Chester, Farnborough, London and Oxford, we work in partnership with our customers UK-wide to deliver high-impact engineering solutions.

SII UK is a trusted Aerospace and Defence engineering partner, supporting the delivery of complex, mission-critical programmes while helping to shape the future of innovation across next-generation systems and technologies.

Our teams contribute daily to creating a fulfilling, stimulating and career development focused work environment.

True to our human-centred values, we are committed to making SII UK a Great Place To Work®, having been certified 5 years running.

Joining SII UK means being part of our collective goals, guided by our mission "Let's Tech Together", and helping to build a digital future that is sustainable, at the heart of an environment that values learning & collaboration.

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