Location: On‑site (UK Eyes Only)
Clearance: SC Clearance Required
Rate: £45.00 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Hours: 37 per week
Step into a role at the heart of spacecraft innovation. As a Satellite AIT EGSE Engineer, you'll be the technical authority behind the electrical ground support equipment that powers spacecraft build, integration, and test. This is your chance to work on mission‑critical systems, solve complex engineering challenges, and directly contribute to the success of space missions.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll take ownership of the electrical test racks and EGSE systems that keep spacecraft development moving. Your day‑to‑day will include:
Maintaining, validating, and fault‑finding on advanced electronic and RF test racks
Administering and configuring computer systems and networks across Windows and Linux environments
Setting up and securing local networks, including firewall configuration
Supporting environmental and launch test campaigns
Preparing test specifications, reviewing supplier data packs, and contributing to design reviews
Ensuring EGSE systems are mission‑ready through routine maintenance and continuous improvementThis is a hands‑on, high‑impact engineering role where your expertise directly influences spacecraft performance and reliability.
What You Bring
Essential Skills
Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience, 5+ years)
Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic and RF test racks
Proven fault‑finding ability down to board/component level
Confident administering networks and computers (Windows & Linux)
Solid documentation skills for procedures, reports, and technical notes
Familiarity with interfaces such as Mil‑1553, SpaceWire, CAN bus, RS232/422
Experience with ATE environments (PCI, VXI, PXI)
Competence with general-purpose lab test equipment
Experience designing, manufacturing, or commissioning test systems
Willingness to support shift work and overseas test campaigns
Desirable Skills
Experience integrating electrical systems on spacecraft
Knowledge of TMTC databases
Ability to write test sequences/scripts for spacecraft systems (including FDIR)
Background in environmental or launch test campaigns
Strong Linux/Unix skills, especially bash scripting
Programming experience in C, Java, Python, TCL, or VBA
Why This Role Matters
You won't just be maintaining equipment - you'll be enabling missions. Every test rack you configure, every fault you resolve, and every system you validate plays a direct role in ensuring spacecraft reach orbit safely and operate flawlessly.
If you thrive in high‑tech environments, love solving intricate engineering puzzles, and want to be part of something that literally leaves the planet, this is the role for you.
This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
Salary description
£45.00 - £45.00 per hour