Overview
Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with UK presence in 10 locations. We are seeking a Lead AIT Engineer to be responsible for all phases of planning, control and execution of Payload or Spacecraft level AIT & EVT activities during the mission ground test phase.
The successful candidate will have a space industry related test experience typically gained in an engineering environment. The role demands 5 days a week on the client’s site in Guildford and willingness to travel worldwide. Working in the spacecraft mission team, typical activities expected involve progressing the Spacecraft/Payload through the in-house Assembly, Integration & Test process and external Environmental Test Phase.
This role represents a great opportunity to work on cutting edge technology projects. Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving.
Responsibilities
Key areas of responsibilities may include:
* Work as a key member of the Core Project team, with the Project manager, AIT Manager and Systems Engineer to deliver fully tested payload and spacecraft
* Manage test operators and responsible engineer’s activities on the payload or spacecraft in line with system level schedules and requirements, deputising these roles when required
* Provide documentation and present at design, test and project reviews for both internal and external audiences
* Support upcoming bids and proposals
* Facilitate and schedule for core AIT support equipments
o Electrical Ground Support Equipment
o Mechanical Ground Support Equipment
o Test equipment definition
o Spacecraft and payload harness definition
o Ground Test cable definition
* Facilitate and schedule all AIT and EVT phase activities
o AIT Unit Integration and Test
o AIT System Integration and Test
o EVT test campaigns and logistics
* Implement
o Test Plans flowing down from system level requirements
+ Unit level integration and testing plans at system level
+ System and subsystem level Integration & Testing plans
o 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 client 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 in engineering with ideally electrical background
* Where applicable suitable experience in addition to a lower qualification would be acceptable
Essential 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
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
What do I need before I apply
* Ability and willingness to travel to and work on the clients Guildford site 5 days per week
* Ability and willingness to travel to support testing in customer premises & test facilities in locations worldwide
Benefits
* Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers 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
* ExpleoAcademy - 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:
o Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
o Communicating and promoting vacancies
o Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
o Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
o 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
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