Electrical System Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer for a 12-month on-site contract in Stevenage. The engineer will work on cutting-edge spacecraft systems, handling testing campaigns, debugging, and resolving technical issues. Candidates must have SC Clearance and experience with test scripts for satellite systems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience writing test scripts for satellite systems.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft systems such as AOCS, FDIR, and power/battery systems.
• Familiarity with environmental test campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, debug, and execute complex spacecraft test sequences.
• Interpret test specifications and develop automated test procedures.
• Support real-time anomaly resolution during test operations.

Skills

Test script writing

Understanding of spacecraft systems

Linux/Unix scripting

Tools

Central Checkout Systems

DMM

Scopes

Data probes

Job description

Job Description

Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer – 12-Month Contract

• £55ph via Umbrella, 37-hour week + paid overtime
• Initial 12-month contract with extensions likely
• Full-time, on-site in Stevenage
• Work on advanced spacecraft systems in a secure and high-tech environment
• SC Clearance required

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Our client is a global leader in aerospace and defence innovation, delivering complex space-based systems used for both civil and military missions. Their Stevenage site is a hub for satellite development and system testing. Due to continued project demand, we are seeking a Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer to support ongoing satellite testing campaigns.

THE SATELLITE AIT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER ROLE:

• Prepare, debug, and execute complex spacecraft test sequences during ambient and environmental campaigns
• Interpret test specifications and develop automated test procedures using Open Center (Elisa/Java-based)
• Support real-time anomaly resolution and provide first-line technical assistance during test operations
• Work with spacecraft systems (e.g., data handling, AOCS, power systems, comms, FDIR)
• Participate in non-conformance reviews and contribute to test reports and documentation

SATELLITE AIT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Hands-on experience writing test scripts for satellite systems using Central Checkout Systems (Elisa, Java )
• Strong understanding of spacecraft systems: TMTC, MIL-1553, SpaceWire, AOCS, FDIR, power/battery systems
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix scripting (bash) and test tools (DMM, scopes, data probes)
• Experience with environmental test campaigns (TVAC, EMC, Magnetic)
• SC Clearance required

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [e-mail]. For further information please call me: 0203 854 0120. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.