AIT Electrical / Avionics Engineer

Expleo
Stevenage
7 months ago
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Satellite AIT EGSE Engineer

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Launch Vehicle Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) Engineer - UK (m/f/d)

Satellite AIT EGSE Engineer

Responsibilities

Perform Electrical/Avionics system electrical integration and functional testing activities for satellite programmes Perform data interpretation (measurement and telemetry), assessment, and analysis of integrated electrical/avionics systems Create technical documentation including test procedure, test scripts, test report Work Package Management as required Perform problem investigation for the resolution of non-conformances and anomalies Communicate risks, issues and solutions to peers with various technical backgrounds and areas of expertise. Participate to daily AIT meetings, TRR, TRB, NRB, etc. Support environmental tests (Thermal Vacuum Tests, Vibration Tests, Acoustic Tests, EMI/EMC Tests) at satellite level

Qualifications

Degree in engineering with ideally electrical background Where applicable suitable experience in addition to a lower qualification would be acceptable.

Essential skills

Some experience of working in Assembly, Integration & Test Knowledge of EGSE (Power, Data Handling and/or RF) Some scripting skills (Test sequence coding in TCL, knowledge of Central Checkout System CCS5 or similar) Procedure writing. Ability to use a range of laboratory test equipment such as Power Supplies, DMMs, Oscilloscopes etc.

Desired skills

Knowledge of coding language (TCL) would be an asset Knowledge of S/C database management would be an asset

Experience

Experience in launch campaign would be an asset Proven experience of working in satellite assembly integration and test environment . clean rooms and/or environmental test facilities Experience in satellite avionics and protocols (RS4xx, MIL 1553, Spacewire) Experience on flight hardware integration and testing Procedure and test report writing Non-conformance reporting

What do I need before I apply

Willingness to work within the Stevenage Area on a full time capability.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects  Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

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