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Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer
Location: Stevenage, UK
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Rate: ~55/hour Inside IR35
Hours: 37/week
Security Clearance: SC (UK National)
Ready to Launch Your Career into Orbit?
Join a cutting-edge space programme as a Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer, where your expertise will help shape the future of satellite technology. This is your chance to work hands-on with flight spacecraft, lead complex test campaigns, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in aerospace engineering.
What You'll Be Doing
- Design, write, and debug test sequences for satellite systems during ambient and environmental campaigns
- Execute spacecraft tests on flight hardware and test benches
- Provide first-line technical support during test operations and anomaly investigations
- Author detailed test procedures, reports, and contribute to technical reviews
- Develop automated test procedures using bespoke high-level software (Open Center, Elisa, Java)
- Support spacecraft system investigations and environmental testing (TVAC, EMC, Magnetic)
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including EGSE engineers, quality experts, and design architects
What You Bring
Technical Mastery:
- Proficiency in spacecraft test scripting (CCS, Elisa, Java)
- Strong grasp of spacecraft subsystems: data handling, comms (1553, SpaceWire), AOCS, power, thermal, FDIR
- Experience with TMTC databases and electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, probes, DMMs)
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix scripting (bash) and programming languages (C, Python, TCL, VBA)
- Understanding of cleanroom protocols and system verification standards
Experience:
- 5+ years in spacecraft or avionics system testing
- Proven track record in fault investigation and test sequence debugging
- Hands-on involvement in environmental and launch test campaigns
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
Why This Role?
This isn't just another engineering contract-it's a front-row seat to the future of space exploration. You'll be immersed in a high-tech environment, solving real-world challenges and contributing to missions that reach beyond our planet.
This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
