Satellite AIT Engineer

Satellite AIT EGSE Engineer
Pushing the boundaries of space technology - one test rack at a time.

+ £45 per hour Inside IR35

Location: Stevenage
Type: long term contract role

About the Role
We're looking for a Satellite AIT EGSE Engineer to take the reins on specifying, procuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting the electrical test racks (EGSE) that bring spacecraft from blueprint to blast-off. You'll be hands-on with validation, maintenance, and fault-finding, while also running the behind-the-scenes show - configuring, maintaining, and administering the computers on the EGSE network.

If you're as comfortable with a soldering iron as you are with a bash script, this is where your skills meet the stars.

What You'll Be Doing

Maintaining and fault-finding on electronic and RF test racks.

Administering computer systems and networks across Windows and Linux.

Developing scripts and code to keep EGSE systems mission-ready.

Supporting environmental and launch test campaigns.

Preparing test specs, reviewing supplier data packs, and contributing to design and non-conformance reviews.

What You'll Bring (Essential)

Deep theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic and RF test racks.

Strong fault-finding skills down to board/component level.

Experience with Windows/Linux network administration.

Excellent documentation skills.

Knowledge of interfaces such as MIL-1553, SpaceWire...