Electrical EGSE Engineer
Apply- Job Location: Germany
- Type: Permanent
- Posted: 12/04/2019
Our client, one of the top 3 European Space and Satellite companies are looking for an Electrical EGSE Engineer to join there team in Germany on a permanent or contract basis.
During the construction and test phase of a satellite the AIT department (Assembly, Integration & Test) holds one of the major roles. As Electrical EGSE Engineer you would usually work within a small team responsible for all EGSE activities within the AIT support function for a satellite project. The electrical ground test system (EGSE - Electrical Ground Support Equipment) ensures the energy supply during the construction and test phase of a satellite and offers support by processing measurement data and telemetry, sending telecommunication commands as well as by developing and validating (flight-) procedures.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Responsibility for the whole electrical ground test environment incl. the IT infrastructure
- Planning and execution of inspection and integration of a satellite in regards to the relevant EGSE
- Preparation and conduction of test campaigns on system and sub-system level
- Set-up and operation of test equipment
- Definition and implementation of system tests of ground segment and satellite
- Working in cleanrooms and participation in satellite tests (usually within Europe) and launch campaigns (world-wide)
- Documentation and reporting
Qualification:
- Degree in engineering with a major in electrical engineering, information technology, space technology, physics or other engineering field
- Several years of professional experience in Electrical AIT for satellites or EGSE preferable
- Good knowledge of software applications like Active Directory, Citrix and VMWare and ideally of satellite control systems (CCS) and scripting language TOPE
- Hands-on attitude and motivation to work in a project spanning several years
- You are a strong team player with good communication skills as well as analytical and conceptual skills
- Participation in longer test and launch campaigns at European and international sites, working in cleanrooms and doing shift work if necessary are a must
- Willingness to work in international teams and very good written and spoken English language skills, German language skills are advantageous
If this position is of interest, please apply, or alternatively please contact Matt at Capital International Staffing for more information:
matkins@capital-staff.com
+44 (0) 1444 238 919
Electrical | EGSE | Engineering | Space | Satellite
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