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We are searching for Both Lead and Senior Electrical Systems Engineers to facilitate Spacecraft AIT activity with experience with Assembly, Integration & Test. The Electrical Systems Engineer will be working alongside subject matter experts in a dynamic and growth focused Space business. The role will require candidates to support in the preparation of test procedures, writing and debugging test sequences for Satellite system testing during ambient and environmental test campaigns. Preparing, debugging and executing complex test sequences on flight spacecraft and test benches. Providing first-line support to the test operations team and supporting non-conformance reviews in a technical capacity. Writing test reports and supporting test reviews.
It is expected that this role will operate from our customers site, as such you will be expected at site 5 days a week.
Interpretation of electrical and functional test requirements from test specifications
Provide test solutions to meet the test specification requirements, from planning and kick-off meeting, through test
sequence coding, procedure preparation and debug to execution.
Provide first-line support to the test operations team executing tests on the flight spacecraft in the event of anomalies.
Close out tests with Post Test Review and Test Report
To provide technical inputs to project test reviews (Test Readiness Reviews, Post Test Reviews, Test Review Boards and Non-Conformance Review Boards)
Development and debug of Automatic Test procedures (ATP) using a bespoke high-level S/W language (Open Centre
checkout system based on the Elisa language and Open Centre Bridge based on JAVA) to test the spacecraft systems
Preparing and executing spacecraft system investigations in line with actions from Non-Conformance Review Boards
(NRBs).
Support Spacecraft systems functional and performance tests during environmental test (TVAC, Magnetic, EMC),
functional and performance tests
Work to company and departmental procedures and maintain adherence to company standards
Lead Electrical Systems Engineers may also have direct line management responsibility, technical leadership and functional leadership roles where applicable.Qualifications
Degree in engineering with ideally electrical background Where applicable suitable experience in addition to a lower qualification would be acceptable.Essential skills
Current hands-on experience of writing test sequences/scripts for execution of spacecraft tests from the Central Checkout System (CCS).
Working knowledge of TMTC Databases.
Spacecraft systems and subsystem technical knowledge and awareness is essential, e.g. 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.
Programming and scripting languages, particularly writing and debugging Linux/Unix bash scripts is an advantage.
Familiar with the Windows and Linux operating systems.
Awareness of 'cleanroom' disciplines.
Knowledge of system testing & Verification.
Lead Engineers should be able to demonstrate experience of leadership in a similar role.
Knowledge of Elisa and JAVA would be an advantage.
Knowledge of a programming language such as C, Java, python, TCL, VBA would be useful but not essential.
Competent in the use of various test equipment used for electrical measurements, e.g. DMM, oscilloscope, current probes, Data acquisition unit, data bus monitors (1553 MilBus and SpaceWire probes/analysers)
Spacecraft electrical and harness knowledgeExperience
Extensive years of experience in a similar role for Senior Electrical Systems Engineer and Lead Electrical Systems Engineer.
Writing test sequences/scripts for execution of spacecraft systems tests including FDIR from the Central Checkout System (CCS).
Electrical/Spacecraft Systems fault investigation and test sequence debug.
Environmental and launch test campaigns.
Preparing test procedure and sequences from test specifications, writing test reports and supporting test and non-conformance reviews.
Electrical integration of equipment on a test bench or spacecraft (desirable, not essential)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
