Imager Electronics Engineer

SURREY IT LIMITED

Guildford

Hybrid

GBP 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

32 days Holiday

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Private Medical & International Travel

Annual Bonus Scheme

Share Incentive Plan

Enhanced Parental Pay

High Street Discount Scheme

many more!

Job summary

SSTL in Guildford is seeking an Electronics Engineer for the Optical Payload Group. You will lead verification, testing and debugging of imager electronics for SSTL Optical Payloads, and develop test plans across digital, analogue and mixed-signal domains.

This cradle-to-grave role covers concept to AIT, launch, and commissioning, with collaboration across disciplines. A degree in Electronics Engineering and hands-on lab experience are essential; strong problem-solving and communication skills

Qualifications

Degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
Experience in electronics verification, testing and debugging.
Knowledge of mixed-signal testing and validation.
Proficiency with lab test equipment and test automation.

Responsibilities

Lead verification, testing, and debugging of imager electronics for SSTL Optical Payloads.
Develop and execute test plans for digital, analogue, and mixed-signal electronics.
Perform circuit-level debugging using lab equipment and diagnostic tools.
Conduct board-level validation, characterisation, and performance assessment.
Support design teams by reviewing schematics and layouts for testability.
Carry out circuit simulations to support verification activities.
Prepare electronics for manufacture and acceptance testing under space-environment requirements.
Design and maintain Electronics Ground Support Equipment with a focus on test automation.
Produce high-quality technical documents including test procedures and validation reports.
Manage budgets and schedules related to verification and test activities.
Interface at system/subsystem level to ensure test coverage and traceability.

Skills

Electronics verification

Testing & debugging

FPGA design/verification

Python scripting

Lab equipment operation

Fault-finding

Team collaboration

Education

Electronics Engineering degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analysers

Signal generators

Mentor tools

MS Project

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Join Our Team as an Electronics Engineer - Optical Payload Group (Job Ref: 2124)

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join the Imager Electronics team at SSTL and work on exciting space missions from LEO to GEO and beyond. As an engineer at SSTL, you'll be involved in every stage of a mission, from concept to AIT, launch, commissioning, and operational life. This is a true cradle-to-grave experience that will give you the chance to see your work in space in a rapid timescale! As part of the Optical Payloads group, you'll collaborate closely with other members of the Optical Department and the core satellite mission team, interacting with technical leads across multiple disciplines to create innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead verification, testing, and debugging of imager electronics for SSTL Optical Payloads
Develop and execute test plans for digital, analogue, and mixed-signal electronics
Perform detailed circuit-level debugging using lab equipment and diagnostic tools
Conduct board-level validation, characterisation, and performance assessment
Support design teams by reviewing schematics and layouts, ensuring testability and robustness
Carry out circuit simulations and analysis to support verification activities
Prepare electronics for manufacture and acceptance testing, ensuring compliance with space-environment requirements
Design and maintain Electronics Ground Support Equipment with a focus on test automation and repeatability
Produce high-quality technical documents, including test procedures, validation reports, and test results
Maintain technical solutions, budgets, and schedules relating to verification and test activities
Interface at system and subsystem level to ensure appropriate test coverage and traceability throughout the project lifecycle
Work closely within a core project team to support integration, AIT, and commissioning phases

What We're Looking For

2-3 years of experience in electronics verification, testing, and debugging (or electronics design with strong test focus)
Experience in mixed-signal circuit testing and validation
Strong proficiency with lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, signal generators, etc.)
Familiarity with Mentor tools is a plus
Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or TCL for test automation
Understanding of FPGA design and verification in VHDL
Strong fault-finding skills and an analytical approach to diagnosing complex issues

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

A degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate at all levels
Highly organized, self-motivated, and proactive
Strong team player with the ability to interface with others at all levels
Good presentation and customer-facing skills
Results-oriented with a strong drive to deliver
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Excellent planning and organizing skills
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Able to work autonomously and take initiativeStrong decision-making and creative problem-solving skills
Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and tight timescales
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project)
Demonstrates company mindsets and behaviours: Be accountable, Drive & deliver, communicate effectively, self-manage effectively, Work as one team
Not a 100% match? We still want to hear from you!

Location

SSTL prides itself on being a super flexible company. This role is based at our Head Office in Guildford, but we fully support hybrid working and offer a range of flexible working options.

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