Senior AIT On-Board Processor Engineer
A leading space technology organisation is looking to add a Senior AIT On-Board Engineer to their growing UK Space team in Harwell (Stevenage option available) . Chroma are supporting the search to help meet increasing demand across next-generation satellite payload and on-board processing programmes.
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This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of satellite communications technology, taking ownership of integration, verification and test activities for advanced on-board processing hardware. It's an excellent opportunity for a Senior AIT On-Board Engineer who enjoys hands-on engineering and wants to play a key role in the delivery of cutting-edge space systems.
Senior AIT On-Board Engineer Requirements:
- 4+ years' experience in AIT, verification, systems integration or testing of complex electronic or spaceflight hardware
- Strong understanding of digital electronics, embedded systems, FPGA-based systems and electrical integration
- Experience with electrical and functional integration of complex hardware systems
- Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, logic analysers and signal generators
- Experience using Linux and Windows operating systems
- Python scripting for test automation and data analysis
- Knowledge of digital signal processing concepts
- Experience producing integration procedures, test plans and technical documentation
- Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline
The following experience would be beneficial:
- Space industry experience
- GEO, MEO or LEO satellite programmes
- Phased array antenna technology
- On-board processing systems
- Ka-band, Ku-band or X-band payloads
- Spacecraft-level AIT campaigns
- Software-defined payload architectures
This is a hybrid position (1 day WFH) offering the opportunity to work on technically challenging and highly innovative space programmes within a collaborative engineering environment.
If you have the required skills and experience for this Senior AIT On-Board Engineer role, then please get in touch ASAP with an up-to-date copy of your CV. You can apply directly or contact Matthew Blackwood . xkybehq
If this role isn't of interest but you know someone who could be a good fit, Chroma Recruitment operates a referral scheme.