Test Engineer - AIT

MDA Space; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private healthcare

Job summary

MDA Space is seeking an AIT Engineer for our Stevenage office to perform electrical integration, develop test plans and run functional tests on satellite equipment. You will create automated test scripts, generate technical reports and support environmental campaigns including thermal vacuum, vibration and EMC.

The role requires hands-on capability, knowledge of communications electronics, and experience with AIT campaigns. A background in electrical engineering and scripting is essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in the space industry in a similar position.
• An electrical engineering background, or experience testing electrical subsystems on satellite payloads.
• Knowledge with a variety of communications electronics.
• Knowledge of AIT campaigns for communication electronics and/or satellite missions.
• Experience in scripting and test automation, knowledge of Python, C or other test automation tools, techniques and languages.
• Knowledge of analog circuits and practical knowledge in analogue and mixed signal measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of digital, power and RF electronics at system level.
• Strong hand-on skills.
• Resourcefulness and a passion for working hard and learning fast and lead from the front.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical integration of the unit under test (UUT) to test benches / test equipment.
• Produce test plans / procedures from test specifications to ensure requirements are met and verified.
• Perform functional and performance testing.
• Create automated test scripts to control / test the UUT and the supporting electrical ground support equipment (EGSE).
• Produce technical reports after test execution.
• Prepare for and support environmental test campaigns including thermal vacuum, vibration, acoustics and EMC.
• Define test equipment requirements.
• Raise, manage and support non-conformances in the review process.
• Provide inputs to project reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, Post Test Review & Test Review Boards

Skills

Space industry experience

Electrical engineering

Test automation

Python

C

Analog/digital electronics

RF electronics

Hand-on skills

AIT campaigns

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

Python

C

Job description

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

We’re on the hunt for a AIT Engineer at our Stevenage office.

MDA Space’s international footprint in the UK creates opportunities to work with some of the most exciting space industrial players in the country. Delivering all three business area capabilities in Geointelligence, Robotics & Space Operations, and Satellite Systems, our UK team provides support to our European-based customers while specializing in the development of advanced space sensors for exploration missions as well as space-based communication technology. As our presence grows overseas, so does our need for new ambitious team players to help us advance our place in the Universe and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical integration of the unit under test (UUT) to test benches / test equipment.
• Produce test plans / procedures from test specifications to ensure requirements are met and verified.
• Perform functional and performance testing.
• Create automated test scripts to control / test the UUT and the supporting electrical ground support equipment (EGSE).
• Produce technical reports after test execution.
• Prepare for and support environmental test campaigns including thermal vacuum, vibration, acoustics and EMC.
• Define test equipment requirements.
• Raise, manage and support non-conformances in the review process.
• Provide inputs to project reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, Post Test Review & Test Review Boards

Suitable Candidates Will Ideally Have The Following Attributes

• 1+ years in the space industry in a similar position.
• An electrical engineering background, or experience testing electrical subsystems on a satellite payloads
• Knowledge with a variety of communications electronics
• Knowledge of AIT campaigns for communication electronics and/or satellite missions.
• Experience in scripting and test automation, knowledge of Python, C or other test automation tools, techniques and languages.
• Knowledge of analog circuits and practical knowledge in analogue and mixed signal measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of digital, power and RF electronics at system level.
• Strong hand-on skills.
• Resourcefulness and a passion for working hard and learning fast and lead from the front.

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA Space welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA Space’s leadership in this next golden age.

Comments/Special Considerations

• Right to work: To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status
• Identity: Full ID check
• Criminal records: Basic Disclosure
• Employment history check: Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum) history/activity
• Reference checks

Benefits Statement

MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan; and an employee assistance program. We also have a Hybrid work model in place, for a better work/life balance.