Satellite Test Engineer - Germany
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 a Satellite Test Engineer to join there team in Germany on a permanent or contract basis.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Conduct test at unit, subsystem and satellite level:
- Type of test: electrical interface unit tests, functional tests, subsystem test and system test
- Subsystems: On Board Computer, Attitude and Orbit Control System, Propulsion, Payload, Thermal Control System, Power, Security System, TT&R
- Your level of responsibility depends on your capabilities: Test Operator or Test Conductor
- Constant monitoring of the satellite health
- Writing and maintaining test procedures and hardware work instructions
- Scripting and maintaining test sequences
- Preparation of test reports with evaluation of test data
- Preparation and participation to test reviews (TRR, PTR, TRB) either internal or external with presence of the customer
- Finding, analyzing and solving the non-conformance of the satellite in close collaboration with subsystem's responsible
- Preparation of test setups: satellite connections (Non-Flight) EGSE connections, SAAPs connections
- Reporting to your AIT Electrical Lead in a team generally composed by 3 to 10 members
- Participation to environmental test campaigns in Europe
- Participation to launch campaign mainly in French Guyana
- Role may require extended hours, weekend work & shift schedule, which varies depending on site operational needs, flexibility required
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
Qualification:
- Degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering field
- Good knowledge in one or more of the following areas: On Board Computer, Attitude and Orbit Control System, Propulsion, Payload, Thermal Control System, Power, Security System, TT&R
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience:
- Testing at unit, subsystem or satellite level
- Use of EGSE (Electrical Ground Support Equipment)
- Use of electrical measurement tools (e.g. Digital Multimeter, Oscilloscope, laboratory voltage sources)
- Experience in Tcl/Tk or Python is a plus
- Experience with CCS system (e.g. CCS5, OCOE, etc) is a plus
- Well-developed communication skills and used to work in a team
- Ability to read, understand and apply technical manuals, data reports, mechanical schematics, electrical schematics and design specifications
- Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, OneNote)
- Sense of responsibility and an effective way of working
- Comfortable to work under time constraint
- High degree of flexibility
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Willingness to travel
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 | Satellite | Test | Engineering | Space | Satellite
Capital International Staffing Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.