Senior AIT On-Board Processor Engineer

Senior AIT On-Board Processor Engineer

Harwell / Stevenage | Hybrid

Join an innovative space engineering organisation helping deliver next-generation satellite communications and payload technologies.

We’re looking for a Senior Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Engineer to lead the integration and verification of advanced on-board processor hardware used in cutting-edge satellite payloads.

This is an opportunity to work on complex spaceflight hardware from integration through qualification, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams on high-profile programmes.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead AIT activities for on-board processor hardware
• Integrate digital payload equipment and supporting EGSE
• Perform functional, performance and interface verification
• Support thermal vacuum, vibration, EMC/EMI and environmental testing
• Develop and maintain integration procedures and test documentation
• Commission and validate electrical ground support equipment
• Investigate non-conformances and support engineering reviews
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Aerospace or similar Engineering discipline
• Experience in Assembly, Integration & Test of complex electronic or space hardware
• Strong understanding of digital electronics, FPGA systems and embedded hardware
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and laboratory equipment
• Python scripting experience
• Linux and Windows experience
• Excellent communication skills with experience working across multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Satellite payload experience
• GEO, MEO or LEO programmes
• Ka, Ku or X-band payloads
• Digital transparent processors
• Software-defined payloads
• Spacecraft environmental testing

If you’re passionate about space technology and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, we’d love to hear from you. (t . kumar @ io associates . co . uk)