We are currently looking for an Electrical Systems Engineer to facilitate Spacecraft AIT activities with experience in AIT. The Electrical Systems Engineer will be working alongside subject matter experts in a dynamic and growth focused Space business.

It is expected that this role will operate Hybrid at our customers site, as such you will be expected at site 3 days a week.

• 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.  
• 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 Center checkout system based on the Elisa language and Open Center 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

• Degree in Engineering with ideally electrical background. Where applicable, experience in a similar role in addition to a lower qualification would be acceptable.

• Ability to write 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 - MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, Attitude &, Orbital Control, Star Trackers, Gyros, Momentum Wheels, power systems, batteries, Solar Arrays, Thermal Control, heaters, thermostats, FDIR, Spacecraft Configuration Vectors etc.
• Familiar with the Windows and Linux operating systems
• Awareness of 'cleanroom' disciplines
• Knowledge of system testing & Verification

• Programming and scripting languages, particularly writing and debugging Linux/Unix Bash scripts is an advantage.  Knowledge of a programming language such as C, Java, python, Elisa, TCL, VBA would be useful but not essential
• Spacecraft electrical and harness knowledge would be an advantage 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 (MIL-STD-1553 data bus and SpaceWire probes/analysers) would be an advantage

• 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)

• UK sole National
• BPSS Cleared
• Able to obtain SC
• Willingness to work minimum 3 days per week at Stevenage

• 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