EGSE Engineer

Stevenage
2 weeks ago
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Overview

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

We are searching for an Electronic Ground Support Engineering (ESGE) to facilitate Spacecraft AIT activity with experience with Assembly, Integration & Test. The EGSE Engineer will be working alongside subject matter experts in a dynamic and growth focused Space business.

It is expected that this role will operate from our customers site, as such you will be expected at site 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

Key areas of responsibilities may include:

Design / Specification of EGSE to support Spacecraft AIT (e.g. Electronic Propulsion, Radio Frequency, Central Checkout Systems)
Alignment of design with requirement engineering processes (Traceability/Compliance matrix etc.) taking into account customer level requirements.
Review of supplier documentation / RID generation (e.g. during Tender phase or during formal reviews with the customer PDR/CDR etc)
Support of major customer review processes
Production of relevant EGSE documentation (e.g. Design reports, User Manuals, Test Procedures)
Oversight of manufacturing processes for EGSE systems, This may include:
Procurement,
Managing and prioritizing the manufacturing processes.
Validation and certification for use in the AIT facility
1st level support for the AIT facility, which may include
Commissioning of hardware,
Composition of AIT procedures,
Training

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
EGSE Data Exchange Network (EDEN) protocol will be a plus
Satellite Reference Database (SRDB) / MIB format will be a plus
Requirements Management (RATIONAL DOORS knowledge would be considered an asset)

Experience

Experience in launch campaign would be an asset
Proven experience of working in satellite assembly integration and test environment i.e. 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
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
Communicating and promoting vacancies
Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

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