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Satellite Systems Test Engineer
£86,454 - 114,600
Morson Talent
Town Square 19, Stevenage
£86,454 - 114,600
Requirements
Must:
We are seeking candidates who demonstrate a proven ability to write test sequences/scripts that will be used for executing spacecraft tests, including Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) from the Central Checkout System (CCS). Familiarity with programming languages such as Elisa, C, or Java will be advantageous. Additionally, we expect a working knowledge of TMTC databases.
Candidates should be capable of preparing test procedures and sequences from test specifications, writing test reports, and supporting both test and non-conformance reviews. Desirable technical knowledge includes spacecraft systems like Data Handling, Packet Utilisation Standard, Data Bus Communications (1553), Spacewire, Attitude & Orbital Control, Star Trackers, Gyros, Momentum Wheels, power systems, batteries, Solar Arrays, Thermal Control, heaters, thermostats, FDIR, and Spacecraft Configuration Vectors.
Experience with programming and scripting languages, especially Linux/Unix bash scripts, is considered an advantage. While knowledge of languages such as C, Java, Python, TCL, and VBA is useful, it is not essential. Furthermore, applicants should possess insights into Electrical/Spacecraft Systems fault investigation and test sequence debugging, along with familiarity in environmental and launch test campaigns. Comfort with both Windows and Linux operating systems, as well as experience in system testing and verification, is required.
Responsibilities
As a Systems Test Engineer, you will be responsible for interpreting electrical and functional test requirements from specifications. You will provide test solutions that meet these specification requirements, starting from the planning and kick-off meetings, moving through test sequence coding, procedure preparation, debugging, and execution of tests.
You will also offer first-line support to the test operations team during testing on flight spacecraft in case of anomalies. After each test, you will close out with a Post Test Review and Test Report. Furthermore, you will contribute technical insights to various project test reviews, including Test Readiness Reviews, Post Test Reviews, Test Review Boards, and Non-Conformance Review Boards. You will develop and debug Automatic Test Procedures (ATP) utilizing a bespoke high-level software language for testing spacecraft systems. Additionally, your role will involve preparing and executing spacecraft system investigations in response to actions derived from Non-Conformance Review Boards (NCRBs) while supporting functional and performance tests during environmental tests (TVAC, Magnetic, EMC).
Description
We plan to recruit a Systems Test Engineer for complex satellite and space projects. This is an onsite role based in Stevenage, with a duration of 12 months. The pay rate is £41.58 per hour PAYE basic (£47.62 including holiday pay) or £55 per hour Umbrella, Inside IR35. Due to the nature of the work, SC Clearance is required.
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