Responsibilities
1. Preparation of test procedures, writing and debugging test sequences for Satellite System testing during ambient and environmental test campaigns.
2. Preparing, debugging and executing complex test sequences on flight spacecraft and test benches.
3. Providing first-line support to the test operations team and supporting non-conformance reviews in a technical capacity.
4. Writing test reports and supporting test reviews.
5. Interpretation of electrical and functional test requirements from test specifications
6. 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
7. Provide first-line support to the test operations team executing tests on the flight spacecraft in the event of anomalies
8. Close out tests with Post Test Review and Test Report
9. To provide technical inputs to project test reviews (Test Readiness Reviews, Post Test Reviews, Test Review Boards and Non-Conformance Review Boards)
10. 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
11. Preparing and executing spacecraft system investigations in line with actions from Non-Conformance Review Boards (NRBs)
12. Support Spacecraft systems functional and performance tests during environmental test (TVAC, Magnetic, EMC), functional and performance tests
13. Work to company and departmental procedures and maintain adherence to company standards
Qualifications
14. Degree in Engineering with ideally electrical background. Where applicable, experience in a similar role in addition to a lower qualification would be acceptable.
Essential skills
15. Ability to write test sequences/scripts for execution of spacecraft tests from the Central Checkout System (CCS).
16. Working knowledge of TMTC Databases
17. Spacecraft systems and subsystem technical knowledge and awareness is essential,. Data Handling, Packet
18. 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.
19. Familiar with the Windows and Linux operating systems
20. Awareness of 'cleanroom' disciplines
21. Knowledge of system testing & Verification
Desired skills
22. 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
23. Spacecraft electrical and harness knowledge would be an advantage but not essential
24. Competent in the use of various test equipment used for electrical measurements,. DMM, oscilloscope, current probes, Data acquisition unit, data bus monitors (MIL-STD-1553 data bus and SpaceWire probes/analysers) would be an advantage
Experience
25. Writing test sequences/scripts for execution of spacecraft systems tests including FDIR from the Central Checkout System (CCS)
26. Electrical/Spacecraft Systems fault investigation and test sequence debug
27. Environmental and launch test campaigns
28. Preparing test procedure and sequences from test specifications, writing test reports and supporting test and non-conformance reviews
29. Electrical integration of equipment on a test bench or spacecraft (desirable, not essential)
What do I need before I apply
30. UK sole National
31. BPSS Cleared
32. Able to obtain SC
33. Willingness to work minimum 3 days per week at Stevenage
Benefits
34. Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
35. We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
36. Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
37. Competitive company benefits
38. Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
39. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessibleCommunicating and promoting vacanciesOffering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the jobAnticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as requiredSupporting 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