Location: Stevenage
Contract: 12 months +
Rate: £55 per hour
Industry: Space / Aerospace
Overview
We are seeking a Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer to support spacecraft system testing across functional and environmental test campaigns.
You will develop, debug and execute automated test sequences, support anomaly investigations, and contribute to spacecraft verification activities.
Key Responsibilities
Interpret electrical and functional test requirements
Develop, debug and execute automated test sequences
Provide first-line support during spacecraft test operations
Investigate faults and support anomaly resolution
Prepare test procedures and produce test reports
Support environmental testing (TVAC, EMC, Magnetic)
Contribute to test reviews and non-conformance investigations
Ensure compliance with engineering standards and procedures
Required Experience
Experience writing test sequences/scripts for spacecraft testing
Experience using Central Checkout Systems (CCS)
Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems such as:
Data Handling
MIL-STD-1553 / SpaceWire
Power and Thermal Systems
Attitude & Orbital Control
FDIR
Experience with spacecraft or complex electronic systems testing
Electrical fault investigation and test debugging experience
Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments
Desirable Skills
Elisa or Java experience
Linux/Unix Bash scripting
Programming knowledge (C, Python, Java or similar)
Experience with electrical test equipment (DMM, oscilloscopes, data bus analysers)
Environmental or launch test campaign experience
Cleanroom working awareness
Salary description
£50.00 - £55.00 per hour