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Senior Electrical Test Engineer
2013-11-27 17:35:55| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Astrium brings space to you. Number 1 in Europe and number 3 worldwide, Astrium employs over 17,000 men and women mainly based in five European countries France, Germany, the UK, Spain and the Netherlands. Our technical excellence and extensive prime contractorship experience extend across all sectors of the space business launch vehicles, manned space activities, satellite systems and related services. A vacancy has arisen for a Senior AIT Electrical Test Engineer with Astrium in Stevenage. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced electrical subsystem engineer for a senior role as part of a highly skilled team of electrical engineers. You will be responsible for performing electrical and test software preparation, integration, subsystem and system tests within an automated test environment on bespoke nonflight and flight spacecraft hardware and software. In addition, you will be responsible for coordinating specific subsystem testing and direct a junior engineer under the guidance of the project specific AIT Electrical Lead in accordance with Electrical Test Services department processes. The key responsibilities of the role are as follows Review and interpretation of electrical test requirements. Provide test solutions. Definition of project and project test equipment requirements. To provide technical inputs to formal project reviews. Preparation of test plans, test procedures and test reports. Preparing and organising electrical test activities. Performing electrical integration and automated test at unit, subsystem system level. Development of Automatic Test procedures ATP using bespoke high level test SW language, for execution of the test and control of the test environment. Developmental scripts using standard LINUX scripting tools to automate operations, Ensure standard satellite electrical AIT processes are applied for bespoke project specific AIT requirements, Spacecraft electrical test and support during environmental test and launch activities. Work to company and departmental procedures and maintain adherence to EN 9001. Definition of electrical test aids and overseeing the procurement, manufacture and validation. Working closely with system engineers and subsystem architects to ensure AIT requirements are embedded in the unit and subsystem design. Mentoring junior electrical engineers in all aspects of integration, automated test methodology and associated tasks Provide technical input to enhance department procedures and processes The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience An excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of electricalelectronic testing within an automated test environment with competent software skills Degree or diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Extensive handson experience in an electronic test andor hardware software verification environment with some leadership practice. Experience in a bespoke test and manufacturing environment within the electrical electronic industries under high quality control. Selfmotivated and able to learn quickly through onthejob experience. Competent in the use of various types of test equipment used for electrical, data and RF measurements, e.g. DMM, milliohm meter, oscilloscope, signal generator, logic analyser, network analyser, data bus monitors, etc. Current handson experience of writing software scripts for execution of the test and control of the test environment Working knowledge of Databases Current experience in taking a senior role and managing their own and others tasks. Able and willing to undertake overseas travel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Team player, organised and methodical Desirable skills Spacecraft electrical knowledge. Software Hardware compatibility testing, Electrical fault, investigatory and diagnosis experience Competent software skills, Spacecraft subsystem technical knowledge and awareness, e.g. Data Handling, Packet Utilisation Standards, Data Bus Communications 1553, Spacewire, Attitude , Orbital Control, Star Trackers, Gyros, Momentum Wheels, Power systems, batteries, Solar Arrays, Thermal Control, heaters, thermostats, etc., OS Windows, Unix, Linux, Awareness of cleanroom disciplines, Knowledge of and experience in a Model Based Development Verification Environment. Applications should be made via the EADS website. NB all engineering roles within the EADS group are advertised for a minimum of one month to ensure maximum visibility to potential candidates. However, if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. FURTHER INFORMATION By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to EADS using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by EADS. TO APPLY click here
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