About this job

As part of the Software and Hardware Engineering function split between our Bristol and Harwell sites this role is seen as an essential part of building the business’ long term capability in Assembly Integration Testing  (AIT) and software development, as part of our broader plans to become a Prime Contractor in the Space business.  You will play a critical role in the design and specification of Electronic Ground Support Engineering (ESGE) to facilitate Spacecraft AIT activity, whilst ensuring our requirement engineering processes fully support the achievement of customer level requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to build your EGSE Design Engineering expertise, by working alongside subject matter experts in a dynamic and growth focused Space business.  You will also have the opportunity to work on some of the most innovative European Space Agency and UK Space Agency mission programmes.

Responsibilities

Key areas of responsibilities may include:

• Design / Specification of EGSE to support Spacecraft AIT (e.g. Electronic Propulsion, Radio Frequency, Central Checkout Systems, TMTCFE)
• Alignment of design with requirement engineering processes (Traceability/Compliance matrix etc.) taking into account customer level requirements.
• Review of supplier documentation / RID generation (e.g. during Tender phase or during formal reviews with the customer PDR/CDR etc)
• Support of major customer review processes
• Production of relevant EGSE documentation (e.g. Design reports, User Manuals, Test Procedures)
• Oversight of manufacturing processes for EGSE systems, This may include:
  • Procurement,
  • Managing and prioritizing the manufacturing processes.
  • Validation and certification for use in the AIT facility

• 1st level support for the AIT facility, which may include
  • Commissioning of hardware,
  • Composition of AIT procedures,
  • Training

Profile

What we are looking for in you:

You will be able to demonstrate expertise in one or (ideally) more than one of the following fields:

• Knowledge of one (or more) Spacecraft subsystem from previous ESA mission (e.g. EPS, OBC, COMMS etc.)
• Experience in certification process would be an asset (i.e. CE marking)
• Experience in EGSE/ATE design/procurement
• EGSE Data Exchange Network (EDEN) protocol will be a plus
• Satellite Reference Database (SRDB) / MIB format will be a plus
• Requirements Management (RATIONAL DOORS knowledge would be considered an asset)

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