Electrical Test Engineer - Satellite Systems

TN United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace organization is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer for a 12-month contract in Stevenage. The role involves interpreting test requirements, developing test procedures, and supporting spacecraft systems tests. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills and experience with spacecraft systems.

Qualifications

• Experience writing test sequences/scripts for spacecraft tests.
• Knowledge of spacecraft electrical systems and harnesses.

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical and functional test requirements.
• Develop and debug Automatic Test Procedures using high-level S/W.
• Support spacecraft systems tests during environmental testing.

Skills

Programming and scripting skills

Knowledge of spacecraft systems

Experience with electrical measurement test equipment

Tools

Elisa

JAVA

C

Python

TCL

VBA

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Electrical Test Engineer - Satellite Systems, Stevenage

Client: Yolk Recruitment Ltd

Location: Stevenage

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ee1995e23bb8

Job Views: 3

Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

MERITUS Talent are working with one of the world's largest aerospace organizations for the recruitment of an Electrical Test Engineer to work on Satellite Systems, on a contract basis in their Stevenage office.

Electrical Test Engineer (Satellite Systems) - Stevenage - 12 Month Contract - £55 per hour via Umbrella - Fully On Site

Job Profile

1. Interpret electrical and functional test requirements from test specifications.
2. Provide test solutions to meet the specifications, from planning and kick-off to execution.
3. Support test operations team during anomalies.
4. Close out tests with Post Test Review and Test Report.
5. Contribute to project test reviews (Test Readiness, Post Test, Test Review Boards, Non-Conformance Review Boards).
6. Develop and debug Automatic Test Procedures (ATP) using a high-level S/W language (Open Center checkout system, Elisa language, JAVA).
7. Prepare and execute spacecraft system investigations per Non-Conformance Review Boards actions.
8. Support spacecraft systems tests during environmental testing (TVAC, Magnetic, EMC).
9. Adhere to company and departmental procedures and standards.

Skills and Experience

Knowledge:

• Experience writing test sequences/scripts for spacecraft tests using Central Checkout System (CCS). Knowledge of Elisa and JAVA is advantageous.
• Knowledge of TMTC Databases.
• Understanding of spacecraft systems and subsystems (Data Handling, Data Bus Communications - 1553, Spacewire, Attitude & Orbital Control, etc.).
• Programming and scripting skills, especially Linux/Unix bash scripts; knowledge of C, Java, Python, TCL, VBA is beneficial.
• Experience with electrical measurement test equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, etc.).
• Knowledge of spacecraft electrical systems and harnesses is a plus.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux OS.
• Understanding of 'cleanroom' disciplines.
• Knowledge of system testing and verification.
• Willingness to support shifts and flexible working.

Experience:

• Writing test sequences/scripts for spacecraft systems testing, including FDIR, from CCS.
• Electrical fault investigation and test sequence debugging.
• Participation in environmental and launch test campaigns.
• Preparing test procedures, writing reports, and supporting reviews.
• Electrical integration on test benches or spacecraft (desirable).