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Job Description

Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer

£55ph via Umbrella, 37-hour week + paid overtime

Initial 12-month contract with extensions likely

Full-time, on-site in Stevenage

Work on advanced spacecraft systems in a secure and high-tech environment

SC Clearance required

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Our client is a global leader in aerospace and defence innovation, delivering complex space-based systems used for both civil and military missions. Their Stevenage site is a hub for satellite development and system testing. Due to continued project demand, we are seeking a Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer to support ongoing satellite testing campaigns.

THE SATELLITE AIT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER ROLE:

Prepare, debug, and execute complex spacecraft test sequences during ambient and environmental campaigns

Interpret test specifications and develop automated test procedures using Open Center (Elisa/Java-based)

Support real-time anomaly resolution and provide first-line technical assistance during test operations

Work with spacecraft systems (e.g., data handling, AOCS, power systems, comms, FDIR)

Participate in non-conformance reviews and contribute to test reports and documentation

SATELLITE AIT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

Hands-on experience writing test scripts for satellite systems using Central Checkout Systems (Elisa, Java )

Strong understanding of spacecraft systems: TMTC, MIL-1553, SpaceWire, AOCS, FDIR, power/battery systems

Familiarity with Linux/Unix scripting (bash) and test tools (DMM, scopes, data probes)

Experience with environmental test campaigns (TVAC, EMC, Magnetic)

SC Clearance required

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via ryan.baker@searchability.com . For further information please call me: 0203 854 0120 . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

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