About this job

During the construction and test phase of a satellite the AIT department (Assembly, Integration & Test) holds one of the major roles. The electrical ground test system (EGSE -Electrical Ground Support Equipment) ensures the energy supply during the construction and test phase of a satellite and offers support by processing measurement data and telemetry, sending telecommunication commands as well as by developing and validating (flight-) procedures.

Responsibilities

– Specification, design and analysis of test systems (EGSE)
– Organization of activities for EGSE in-house development
– Acting as technical manager for planning, initiating and supervising the procurement process of EGSE from selected suppliers
– Leading role for design review, acceptance test and delivery review of subcontracted EGSE
– Providing specialist support in terms of EGSE testing and verification
– Collaboration with the test team for the planning and preparation of automatic tests and performing tests of the subsystems integrated on the satellite
– Preparation of test procedures and providing the respective test results

Profile

– Engineering degree in or Electrical Engineering or similar
– Profound professional experience with background in test systems and electronics
– Experience with test and measurement equipment
– Experience with development of automatic test equipment and test routines
– Knowledge of satellite technologies and related protocols
– Knowledge of the space program roles and standards (e.g. ECSS) is an asset
– High motivation and proactive involvement
– Excellent conceptual and problem solving skills
– Well-developed communication and negotiation skills
– Accustomed to work in international composited teams
– Experience in dealing with customers and vendors would be an advantage
– Fluency in spoken and written English
– Fluency in spoken and written German is a plus