Electrical Systems Test Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Electrical Systems Test Engineer for a 12-month contract in Stevenage. The role involves maintaining test equipment, overseeing procurement, and supporting spacecraft testing. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience with electronic systems and network administration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience in designing and commissioning test systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and fault finding of electronic/RF test racks.
• Computer system and network administration.
• Supporting environmental and launch test campaigns.

Skills

Fault finding

Network administration

Programming

Scripting

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Windows

Linux

Mil-1553

SpaceWire

CAN bus

RS232/422

PCI

VXI

PXI

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Electrical Systems Test Engineer, Stevenage

Client:

Belcan

Location:

Stevenage

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Electrical Test Engineer

12 Month Contract inside IR35

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Test Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role involves working with spacecraft ground support test equipment, overseeing procurement, and providing support for electrical test racks used during spacecraft build and test. Responsibilities include validation, routine maintenance, and configuring, maintaining, and administering networked computers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and fault finding of electronic/RF test racks.
• Computer system and network administration.
• Programming and scripting in various languages.
• Supporting environmental and launch test campaigns.
• Preparing test specifications, reviewing data from suppliers, and supporting design reviews.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or relevant experience (5+ years).
• Knowledge of electronic and RF test racks.
• Fault finding skills down to component level.
• Network and computer administration in Windows and Linux.
• Experience with interfaces like Mil-1553, SpaceWire, CAN bus, RS232/422.
• Experience with ATE environments such as PCI, VXI, PXI.
• Proficiency with lab test equipment.
• Experience in designing and commissioning test systems.
• Willingness to support shifts and overseas travel.
• Experience with spacecraft electrical integration.
• Knowledge of TMTC Databases.
• Experience scripting for spacecraft system tests, including FDIR.
• Familiarity with environmental and launch testing.
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux.
• Programming skills, especially Linux/Unix bash scripts, and knowledge of C, Java, Python, TCL, VBA is a plus.

If you have the required experience and qualifications, please apply or contact Tom Duckett at Belcan Workforce Solutions.

This vacancy is advertised by Belcan.