Overview
Lead AIT Engineer Contract– Job Ref - 363
Responsibilities
* All phases of planning, control and execution of Payload or Spacecraft level AIT & EVT activities during the mission ground test phase.
* Working as part of the spacecraft mission team to progress the Spacecraft or Payload through the in house Assembly, Integration & Test process and external Environmental Test Phase.
* Provide documentation and present at design, test and project reviews for both internal and external audiences
* Support upcoming bids and proposals
* Facilitate and schedule core AIT support equipment
* Electrical Ground Support Equipment
* Mechanical Ground Support Equipment
* Test equipment definition
* Spacecraft and payload harness definition
* Ground Test cable definition
* Facilitate and schedule all AIT and EVT phase activities AIT Unit Integration and Test
* AIT System Integration and Test
* EVT test campaigns and logistics
* Implement
* Test Plans flowing down from system level requirements
* Unit level integration and testing plans at system level
* System and subsystem level Integration & Testing plans
* Test procedures flowing down from test plans and traceable to system level requirements
* Oversee and participate in system level testing
* Act as an expert spacecraft system operator
* Ensure SSTL engineering policies and practices are implemented on the project.
* Oversee and maintain tidiness and safe working practices in the AIT clean room
* Liaise with mission team and external customers
* Support ground segment commissioning and LEOP activities
* Support of training programmes for both internal & customer engineers
Qualifications
* Degree or HND/HNC in engineering or science discipline
Experience
* Working with spaceflight hardware, including integrated system testing at spacecraft level
* Detailed test planning and scheduling
* Working with verification / validation of requirements
* Experience of managing test teams in very dynamic environments
* Good understanding of scripting and operation of EGSE systems advantageous
* Good general electrical & electronics background
* Knowledge and understanding of material usage in spaceflight environment
* Hands on knowledge and experience of electronic test equipment usage including RF / communications
Knowledge & Skills
* Proactive problem solver with drive to chase issues through to their conclusion
* Practical and proven hands–on abilities for both flight build as well as ground and development test activities
* Ability to manage larger work packages or projects and associated resourcing, planning and facility negotiations
* Good team working skills, together with the ability to interface with others at all levels
* Demonstrable strong attention to detail and ensuring that the finished sub-systems/systems will function as designed
* Strong judgment skill in order to work independently and effectively in ambiguous situations
* Familiar with Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel along with proficiency in use of Microsoft Project.
* Good communication and presentation skills
* Must be prepared to work irregular hours, weekends and shifts
* A flexible, pragmatic attitude to work, planning and interactions with others is required along with a well developed sense of humour & irony.
* Overseas travel is required in this role to support testing in customer premises & test facilities in locations worldwide
Location
Guildford
Contract type
Please note that this contract will need to be processed through one of our sub-contracting partners, and we will be happy to put you in contact with them.
Contract duration
Initially 6 months
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