Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer

iO Associates; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is searching for a Satellite System Test Engineer in Stevenage. This role involves crafting test sequences and troubleshooting issues while ensuring spacecraft readiness for extreme conditions. Candidates should have experience with spacecraft systems and test script development, with a focus on space technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in spacecraft test procedures is essential.
• Knowledge of systems like 1553, SpaceWire, AOCS is required.
• Basic scripting in Bash or programming in Python, Java, or C is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Interpret test specs and create test procedures and scripts.
• Execute and debug spacecraft test sequences.
• Support during test anomalies and investigations.

Skills

Writing spacecraft test scripts

Knowledge of spacecraft systems

Familiar with TMTC databases

Hands-on with test equipment

Basic scripting or programming

Tools

Java

Elisa

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Bus analyzers

Central Checkout Systems

Job description

Job Title: Satellite System Test Engineer
Location: Stevenage (Onsite)
Type: Contract

About the Role
Love space, tech, and solving puzzles under pressure?
We're on the hunt for a Satellite System Test Engineer to help us put spacecraft through their paces-from integration to surviving the extremes of space!
You'll be the brain behind the test sequences, the first responder when things go sideways, and the voice in the room during mission-critical reviews..
Key Responsibilities

• Interpret test specs and create test procedures and scripts.
• Execute and debug spacecraft test sequences.
• Provide support during test anomalies and non-conformance investigations.
• Write automated test procedures using Elisa (Open Center) and Java.
• Support tests during thermal, EMC, and magnetic environments.

Skills & Experience

• Experience writing spacecraft test scripts using Central Checkout Systems (Elisa, Java).
• Knowledge of spacecraft systems: 1553, SpaceWire, AOCS, FDIR, power, thermal, etc.
• Familiar with TMTC databases and system verification.
• Hands-on with test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, bus analyzers).
• Basic scripting (bash) or programming (Python, Java, C) is a plus.

Ready to test the limits of space technology? Apply now and help us make missions possible.