Position

Senior Electrical AIT Engineer – MDA Space, Harwell office

Overview

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55‑year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts has the knowledge and know‑how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one‑of‑kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide‑eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

Location

Harwell office, United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Co‑ordinate all phases of AIT for a Payload
• Perform electrical integration of the unit under test (UUT) to test benches / test equipment.
• Prepare, implement and support EVT campaigns, including procedures and bespoke EGSE.
• Produce test plans / procedures from test specifications to ensure requirements are met and verified.
• Perform functional and performance testing.
• Create automated test scripts to control / test the UUT and the supporting electrical ground support equipment (EGSE).
• Produce technical reports after test execution.
• Adhere to Cleanroom procedures and protocols ensuring all policies are followed.
• Be responsible for the maintenance and validation of EGSE.
• Schedule and plan for AIT support for all activities.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Experience in the space industry, phased array antennas and on‑board processing technology is also desirable.

Suitable Candidates

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Maths or Physics. Master’s degree.
• A proven knowledge of testing processes, cycles and approaches.
• Experience with Satellite AIT and flows.
• Experience with working with and configuring Linux based systems including shell commanding.
• 5+ years of experience in communications system engineering.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, management, and peers.
• Experience of providing inputs to proposals from ESA.

Screening Requirements

We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which we will check your:

• Right to work: To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status
• Identity: Full ID check
• Criminal records: Basic Disclosure
• Employment history check: Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum) history/activity
• Reference checks

Benefits

MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan and an employee assistance program. We also have a hybrid work model in place, for a better work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

Accommodations

MDA Space is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.