Job Description

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 + Electrical Ground Support Equipment + Mechanical Ground Support Equipment
+ Test equipment definition
+ Spacecraft and payload harness definition
+ Ground Test cable definition
Facilitate and schedule all AIT and EVT phase activities + AIT Unit Integration and Test + AIT System Integration and Test
+ EVT test campaigns and logistics
Implement + Test Plans flowing down from system level requirements + - Unit level integration and testing plans at system level
- System and subsystem level Integration & Testing plans
+ 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 our peers 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 Expleo Academy - 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:

+ Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible + Communicating and promoting vacancies
+ Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
+ Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
+ 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