Salary: £60,000 - 66,000 per year Requirements: Experience 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: Elisa or Java experience Desirable: Linux/Unix Bash scripting Desirable: Programming knowledge (C, Python, Java or similar) Desirable: Experience with electrical test equipment (DMM, oscilloscopes, data bus analysers) Desirable: Environmental or launch test campaign experience Desirable: Cleanroom working awareness Responsibilities: Interpret 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 Technologies: Bash Support Java Linux Python Unix Windows More: We are seeking a Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer to support spacecraft system testing across functional and environmental test campaigns. This is a contract position for 12 months or more, located in Stevenage, offering a rate of £55 per hour. Our team plays a crucial role in developing, debugging, and executing automated test sequences, as well as supporting anomaly investigations and contributing to spacecraft verification activities. last updated 14 week of 2026