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Satellite Systems Engineer

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Stevenage
4 weeks ago
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The company is seeking a talented and experienced Satellite Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team. As a Satellite Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development and testing of cutting-edge satellite systems, contributing to the company's mission of pushing the boundaries of space exploration.

Responsibilities of the Satellite Systems Engineer:
- Prepare test procedures, write and debug test sequences for satellite system testing during ambient and environmental test campaigns.
- Develop, debug, and execute complex test sequences on flight spacecraft and test benches.
- Provide first-line support to the test operations team and support non-conformance reviews in a technical capacity.
- Write test reports and support test reviews.
- Interpret electrical and functional test requirements from test specifications and provide test solutions to meet the requirements.
- Develop and debug Automatic Test procedures (ATP) using a bespoke high-level software language.
- Support spacecraft systems functional and performance tests during environmental test, functional, and performance tests.

Qualifications and Skills:
- Minimum of a degree in an Electrical Engineering related discipline or relevant experience in a similar role for 5+ years.
- Current hands-on experience of writing test sequences/scripts for execution of spacecraft tests from the Central Checkout System (CCS).

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