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Morson Edge
Satellite AIT EGSE Engineer
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 5 hours ago
- Salary
- 33.64 - 45.00 GBP Hourly + None
- Recruiter
- Morson Edge
- Closes
- 29 Dec 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Satellite AIT EGSE Engineer
Location: Stevenage (100% onsite + regular travel within UK)
Contract: 6-month contract, likely extension IR35 in scope
Rate: GBP33.64/hour PAYE (GBP38.53/hour incl. holiday) or GBP45/hour Umbrella
We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance.
About the role
Hands-on EGSE/Test Rack engineering role supporting spacecraft assembly, integration and test (AIT). You will specify, procure, maintain and fault-find electrical/RF ground test equipment and administer associated Linux/Windows systems used during build, environmental and launch campaigns.
What you ll do
Maintain, integrate and fault-find complex electronic/RF ATE & test racks (to board/component level)Configure, administer and maintain Windows/Linux systems and local EGSE networksPrepare and review test specifications, data packs and non-conformancesSupport environmental/launch test campaigns (incl. travel & occasional shifts/weekends)Script/program for automation and test executionInterface with suppliers and internal AIT teams on test system design & reviews What you ll bring
Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or 5 years relevant EGSE/ATE experience)Strong hands-on experience with RF/electronic test racks and ATE (PXI/VXI/PCI etc.)Board-level fault finding & use of lab instrumentationLinux & Windows system and network administration (firewalls, local config)Knowledge of spacecraft/bus interfaces (MIL-1553, SpaceWire, CAN, RS232/422)Ability to write scripts/test sequences (e.g. Bash, Python, TCL, VBA, C/Java advantageous)Willingness to travel and support extended hours during campaigns
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