Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer in Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer for a 12-month contract in Stevenage. The role involves preparing test procedures and executing test sequences on spacecraft. Candidates must have a minimum degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience. Knowledge of spacecraft systems and scripting is essential. The position offers a pay of £55 per hour and involves essential responsibilities in test engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a degree in an Electrical Engineering related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Current hands-on experience of writing test sequences/scripts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute complex test sequences on spacecraft.
• Develop and debug Automatic Test procedures (ATP).
• Support test operations team during spacecraft tests.

Skills

Writing test sequences/scripts

Spacecraft systems knowledge

Linux/Unix bash scripting

Programming in C, Java, Python, TCL, VBA

Use of test equipment (DMM, oscilloscope)

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Central Checkout System (CCS)

Elisa

JAVA

Job description

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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.

Job 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)
• Development and debug of Automatic Test procedures (ATP) using a bespoke high‑level S/W (Open Centre checkout system based on the Elisa and Open Centre Bridge based on JAVA) to test the spacecraft systems
• Preparing and executing 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 an Electrical Engineering related discipline or relevant experience in a similar role for 5+ years
• Current hands‑on experience of writing test sequences/scripts for execution of spacecraft tests from the Central Checkout System (CCS). Knowledge of Elisa and JAVA would be an advantage.
• Working knowledge of TMTC Databases
• Spacecraft systems and subsystem technical knowledge and awareness is essential, e.g. Data Handling, Packet Utilisation Standard, Data Bus Communications - 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, particularly writing and debugging Linux/Unix bash scripts is an advantage.
• Knowledge of a programming such as C, Java, python, TCL, VBA would be useful but not essential.
• Competence in the use of various test equipment used for electrical measurements, e.g. DMM, oscilloscope, current probes, Data acquisition unit, data bus monitors (1553 MilBus and SpaceWire probes/analysers) would be an advantage.
• Spacecraft electrical and harness knowledge would be an advantage but not essential.
• Familiarity with the Windows and Linux operating systems
• Awareness of 'cleanroom' disciplines
• Knowledge of system testing & Verification
• Willingness to support shifts/flexible working as required
• Writing test sequences/scripts for execution of spacecraft systems tests including FDIR from the Central Checkout System (CCS)
• Electrical/Spacecraft Systems fault investigation and test sequence debug
• Environmental and launch test campaigns
• Preparing test procedure and sequences from test specifications, writing test reports and supporting test and non‑conformance reviews
• Electrical integration of equipment on a test bench or spacecraft (desirable, not essential)

How to Apply

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.

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