AIT Systems Test Engineer

Satellite AIT Electrical Systems EngineerLocation: Stevenage Contract: 12 months + Rate: £55 per hour Industry: Space / Aerospace OverviewWe are seeking a Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer to support spacecraft system testing across functional and environmental test campaigns. You will develop, debug and execute automated test sequences, support anomaly investigations, and contribute to spacecraft verification activities. Key ResponsibilitiesInterpret electrical and functional test requirements Develop, debug and execute automated test sequences Provide first-line support during spacecraft test operations Investigate faults and support anomaly resolution Prepare test procedures and produce test reports Support environmental testing (TVAC, EMC, Magnetic) Contribute to test reviews and non-conformance investigations Ensure compliance with engineering standards and procedures Required ExperienceExperience writing test sequences/scripts for spacecraft testing Experience using Central Checkout Systems (CCS) Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems such as:Data Handling MIL-STD-1553 / SpaceWire Power and Thermal Systems Attitude & Orbital Control FDIR Experience with spacecraft or complex electronic systems testing Electrical fault investigation and test debugging experience Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments Desirable SkillsElisa or Java experience Linux/Unix Bash scripting Programming knowledge (C, Python, Java or similar) Experience with electrical test equipment (DMM, oscilloscopes, data bus analysers) Environmental or launch test campaign experience Cleanroom working awareness