Satellite Electrical Engineer – RF & Test Systems (Contract)

Meritus; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace engineering company is seeking a Satellite Electrical Engineer based in Stevenage for an initial 6-month contract with potential for extension. The role involves maintaining and fault-finding electronic test racks, managing computer systems, and preparing test specifications. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant experience, along with strong skills in RF testing and network administration. Competitive pay at £45 per hour and a single-stage interview process is offered.

Benefits

Overtime available

Travel opportunities to Oxford

Qualifications

• Minimum of a degree in an Electrical Engineering related discipline or relevant experience in a similar role >5 years.
• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic and RF test racks.
• Competent in the use of a variety of general-purpose lab test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and fault finding of electronic/RF test racks.
• Administration of computer systems and networks.
• Preparing test specifications for test racks.

Skills

Fault finding to board/component level

Network administration in Windows and Linux

Documentation skills

Knowledge of interfaces (Mil-1553, SpaceWire)

Use of lab test equipment

Programming in C, Java, Python, TCL

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant experience

Tools

Test racks

Windows OS

Linux OS

Job description

An aerospace engineering company is seeking a Satellite Electrical Engineer based in Stevenage for an initial 6-month contract with potential for extension. The role involves maintaining and fault-finding electronic test racks, managing computer systems, and preparing test specifications. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant experience, along with strong skills in RF testing and network administration. Competitive pay at £45 per hour and a single-stage interview process is offered.