Senior Electrical AIT Engineer

The Senior Electrical AIT Engineer leads complex electrical integration and test activities, ensuring the technical excellence and reliability of satellite AIT operations. He/She acts as a technical reference within the AIT team, driving improvements in test methods, automation, and system performance. Job Description Key responsibilities include:

• Leading preparation and execution of complex electrical and functional test campaigns.
• Supporting EGSE specification, acceptance, and commissioning with suppliers.
• Implementing and validating CCS configurations, automated test scripts, and data management tools.
• Guiding junior engineers and operators, providing technical mentorship and troubleshooting expertise.
• Contributing to test strategy definition, anomaly resolution, and process optimization.

• The opportunity to be part of an international team transforming the space industry.
• A creative and innovative work environment where ideas turn into reality.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Aerospace or Systems Engineering.
• 8+ years' hands-on experience in EGSE system architecture and lab operations for GEO telecom or scientific missions.
• Demonstrated expertise with SCOE/RF test equipment (up/down converters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators) and EGSE power interfaces.
• Proven track record in electrical harness design, power distribution and connector qualification for space applications.
• Strong background in electrical safety, grounding/EMC practices and high-voltage test procedures.
• Experience specifying, procuring and qualifying space-grade cabling, umbilicals and RF hardware.
• Ability to lead supplier FAT/SAT cycles and manage non-conformance through to closure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills in lab-based troubleshooting during high-stakes AIT campaigns.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English for technical documentation and collaboration.

• Familiarity with RF lab automation (LabVIEW, PXI, or equivalent).
• Experience with FDIR strategies, fault-injection and redundancy-validation test campaigns.
• Knowledge of ECSS-E-ST-10, ITU coordination processes or ground-station RF licensing.
• Prior work managing calibration schedules and MCO workflows in a high-reliability environment.