AIT Electrical Systems Engineer (Satellites)
Posted 2 weeks ago by 1748625406
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Summary: The AIT Electrical Systems Engineer (Satellite) role involves supporting the verification and validation of spacecraft systems during testing campaigns. The engineer will develop and execute complex automatic test procedures using specific software languages and provide technical support during live test operations. Key responsibilities include coding test sequences, conducting anomaly investigations, and contributing to program reviews. The position requires hands-on experience with spacecraft system testing and proficiency in programming and electrical test equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret test specifications and code/debug test sequences.
- Prepare detailed procedures and support live test operations.
- Provide first-line support to test teams and conduct anomaly investigations.
- Deliver post-test reviews and reports.
- Contribute technical input to key programme reviews (TRR, PTR, NRB).
- Assist with spacecraft functional and performance testing during environmental campaigns (TVAC, EMC, Magnetic).
Key Skills:
- Hands-on experience with spacecraft system testing via the Central Checkout System (CCS).
- Knowledge of TMTC databases and subsystems (Data Handling, Data Bus Communications, etc.).
- Proficiency in programming and scripting (e.g., Linux/Unix bash).
- Experience with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, etc.).
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience (5+ years).
- Background in spacecraft, avionics, or complex electronic systems testing.
- Flexibility to support shift work when required.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Stevenage
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
AIT Electrical Systems Engineer (Satellite)
- Monday to Friday, days
- Core hours 37p/w- expectation of working extra hours mid-week & weekends
- 100% onsite
My Client is seeking an experienced Satellite Electrical Test Engineer (AIT) to support the verification and validation of spacecraft systems during ambient and environmental test campaigns. You will develop, debug, and execute complex automatic test procedures (ATPs) using bespoke software languages (Elisa and Java via the Open Center system) on both flight spacecraft and test benches.
Key responsibilities include interpreting test specifications, coding and debugging test sequences, preparing detailed procedures, and supporting live test operations. You will provide first-line support to test teams, conduct anomaly investigations, and deliver post-test reviews and reports. You will also contribute technical input to key programme reviews (TRR, PTR, NRB) and assist with spacecraft functional and performance testing during environmental campaigns (TVAC, EMC, Magnetic).
Essential skills include hands-on experience with spacecraft system testing via the Central Checkout System (CCS), knowledge of TMTC databases, and familiarity with subsystems such as 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.
Proficiency in programming and scripting (e.g., Linux/Unix bash), and use of electrical test equipment: oscilloscopes, DMMs, current probes, data acquisition units, data bus monitors (1553 MilBus and SpaceWire probes/analysers) is highly desirable.
You'll work closely with multidisciplinary AIT teams including EGSE, functional verification, and systems architects, ensuring testing is performed to high technical and quality standards.
Requirements:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience (5+ years)
- Background in spacecraft, avionics, or complex electronic systems testing
- Flexible to support shift work when required
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
