Electrical Systems Engineer (AIT)

Expleo; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to facilitate Spacecraft AIT activities. The role includes preparing and executing test procedures on spacecraft systems, working in a hybrid model. Candidates should have a background in electrical engineering and experience in related testing processes.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Competitive company benefits

ExpleoAcademy training courses

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering with ideally electrical background.
• Experience in spacecraft systems and subsystem technical knowledge.
• Ability to provide test solutions and first-line support in tests.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and execution of test procedures for satellite systems.
• Provide technical support to testing and review processes.
• Development of automatic test procedures using high-level software.

Skills

Test sequences/scripts writing

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscope

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking for an Electrical Systems Engineer to facilitate Spacecraft AIT activities with experience in AIT. The Electrical Systems Engineer will be working alongside subject matter experts in a dynamic and growth focused Space business.

It is expected that this role will operate Hybrid at our customers site, as such you will be expected at site 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of test procedures, writing and debugging test sequences for Satellite System testing during ambient and environmental test campaigns.
• Preparing, debugging and executing complex test sequences on flight spacecraft and test benches.
• Providing first-line support to the test operations team and supporting non-conformance reviews in a technical capacity.
• Writing test reports and supporting test reviews.
• Interpretation of electrical and functional test requirements from test specifications
• Provide test solutions to meet the test specification requirements, from planning and kick-off meeting, through test sequence coding, procedure preparation and debug to execution
• Provide first-line support to the test operations team executing tests on the flight spacecraft in the event of anomalies
• Close out tests with Post Test Review and Test Report
• To provide technical inputs to project test reviews (Test Readiness Reviews, Post Test Reviews, Test Review Boards and Non-Conformance Review Boards)
• Development and debug of Automatic Test procedures (ATP) using a bespoke high-level S/W language (Open Center checkout system based on the Elisa language and Open Center Bridge based on Java) to test the spacecraft systems
• Preparing and executing spacecraft system investigations in line with actions from Non-Conformance Review Boards (NRBs)
• Support Spacecraft systems functional and performance tests during environmental test (TVAC, Magnetic, EMC), functional and performance tests
• Work to company and departmental procedures and maintain adherence to company standards

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering with ideally electrical background. Where applicable, experience in a similar role in addition to a lower qualification would be acceptable.

Essential skills

• Ability to write test sequences/scripts for execution of spacecraft tests from the Central Checkout System (CCS).
• Working knowledge of TMTC Databases
• Spacecraft systems and subsystem technical knowledge and awareness is essential, e.g. Data Handling, Packet
• Utilisation Standard, Data Bus Communications - MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, Attitude &, Orbital Control, Star Trackers, Gyros, Momentum Wheels, power systems, batteries, Solar Arrays, Thermal Control, heaters, thermostats, FDIR, Spacecraft Configuration Vectors etc.
• Familiar with the Windows and Linux operating systems
• Awareness of 'cleanroom' disciplines
• Knowledge of system testing & Verification

Desired skills

• Programming and scripting languages, particularly writing and debugging Linux/Unix Bash scripts is an advantage. Knowledge of a programming language such as C, Java, python, Elisa, TCL, VBA would be useful but not essential
• Spacecraft electrical and harness knowledge would be an advantage but not essential
• Competent in the use of various test equipment used for electrical measurements, e.g. DMM, oscilloscope, current probes, Data acquisition unit, data bus monitors (MIL-STD-1553 data bus and SpaceWire probes/analysers) would be an advantage

Experience

• Writing test sequences/scripts for execution of spacecraft systems tests including FDIR from the Central Checkout System (CCS)
• Electrical/Spacecraft Systems fault investigation and test sequence debug
• Environmental and launch test campaigns
• Preparing test procedure and sequences from test specifications, writing test reports and supporting test and non-conformancereviews
• Electrical integration of equipment on a test bench or spacecraft (desirable, not essential)

What do I need before I apply

• UK sole National
• BPSS Cleared
• Able to obtain SC
• Willingness to work minimum 3 days per week at Stevenage

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive