AIT EGSE Engineer

  • Line Up Aviation
  • Stevenage, Hertfordshire
  • Jun 12, 2025
Contractor Government

Job Description

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit an AIT EGSE Engineer on an initial 6-month contract. As the AIT EGSE Engineer you will be specifying on EGSE and overseeing procurement as well as day to day support of the electrical test racks used during spacecraft build and test. The job includes validation and routine maintenance as well as configuring, maintaining, and administering the computers on the EGSE network.

Role: AIT EGSE Engineer
Pay: 45 per hour via umbrella
Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours a week - 6-month contract
Location: Stevenage
Security Clearnce: SC Clearance on application, UK Eyes only project

Responsibilities

  • Maintenance and fault finding of electronic/RF test racks.
  • Computer system and networks administration.
  • Programming and scripting languages.
  • Environmental and launch test campaign.
  • Preparing test specifications for test racks, reviewing data packs from suppliers, and supporting reviews of test equipment design and non-conformances.


Essential Skills:

  • Minimum of a degree in an Electrical Engineering related discipline or relevant experience in a similar role >5 years
  • Good theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic and RF test racks
  • Fault finding skills down to board and component level.
  • Network and computer administration in Windows and Linux environments
  • Good documentation skills (procedures, reports etc.)
  • Knowledge of interfaces such as Mil-1553, SpaceWire, CAN bus, RS232/422 etc.
  • ATE environnements such as PCI, VXI, PXI etc.
  • Competent in the use of a variety of general-purpose lab test equipment
  • Knowledge of test systems.
  • Design, manufacture, and commissioning of test systems.
  • Willing to support shifts and travel overseas on test campaigns as required.


The successful candidate will be required to apply for and receive a DBS certificate prior to commencement of the contract.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

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