Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer

Line Up Aviation; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace recruitment agency is seeking a Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer for an initial 12-month contract in the United Kingdom. This position focuses on preparing and executing test procedures for satellites, requiring a degree in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience. Successful candidates will demonstrate hands-on expertise in test sequences and familiarity with various programming languages. The role is crucial for the efficient testing of spacecraft systems and requires flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in spacecraft testing.
• Hands-on experience writing test sequences/scripts for the Central Checkout System (CCS).
• Programming and scripting skills, especially in Linux/Unix bash.
• Familiarity with spacecraft electrical systems and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test procedures and develop/debug test sequences.
• Execute complex test sequences on spacecraft and test benches.
• Provide technical support during testing operations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Test Sequence Development

Scripting (Linux/Unix, C, Java, Python, TCL, VBA)

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscope

Data Acquisition Units

Job description

We are recruiting a Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer on behalf of our client for an initial 12-month contract. In this role, your primary responsibilities will include preparing test procedures, developing and debugging test sequences for satellite system testing during ambient and environmental test campaigns. You will also be tasked with preparing, troubleshooting, and executing complex test sequences on flight spacecraft and test benches.

Details

• Role: Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer
• Pay: £55 per hour (Via Umbrella)
• Contract: Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week, 12‑month contract
• Location: Stevenage
• IR35 Status: Inside
• SC Clearance: SC Cleared

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide technical inputs to project test reviews (Test Readiness Reviews, Post Test Reviews, Test Review Boards and Non‑Conformance Review Boards).
• Develop and debug 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.
• Prepare and execute 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.

Essential Experience

• Minimum of a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands‑on experience writing test sequences/scripts for execution of spacecraft tests from the Central Checkout System (CCS). Knowledge of Elisa and JAVA is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of TMTC Databases.
• Spacecraft systems and subsystem technical knowledge and awareness (Data Handling, Packet Utilisation Standard, 1553, Spacewire, Attitude & Orbital Control, Star Trackers, Gyros, Momentum Wheels, power systems, batteries, Solar Arrays, Thermal Control, heaters, thermostats, FDIR, Spacecraft Configuration Vectors, etc.).
• Programming and scripting skills – especially Linux/Unix bash scripts; familiarity with C, Java, Python, TCL, VBA is useful.
• Competent with test equipment for electrical measurements (DMM, oscilloscope, current probes, data acquisition units, 1553 MilBus and SpaceWire probes/analysers).
• Knowledge of spacecraft electrical and harness systems is an advantage.
• Comfortable with Windows and Linux operating systems; awareness of clean‑room disciplines; knowledge of system testing & verification.
• Willingness to support shifts/flexible working as required.
• Experience writing test sequences/scripts for execution of spacecraft systems tests including FDIR from the Central Checkout System (CCS).
• Experience in electrical integration of equipment on a test bench or spacecraft (desirable but not essential).

Application

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation.