Senior AIT -Board Processor Engineer

Harwell - Didcot Didcot, OXF OX110GD
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We’re on the hunt for a Senior AIT On-Board Engineer at our Harwell office (Stevenage option).

• Own and lead all AIT activates for the on board processor unit and support its integration into the overall payload on time, quality and cost
• Perform integration of the OBP HW, subsystem and supporting ground test equipment
• Perform electrical and functional integration of the digital payload equipment
• Perform OBP Verification & Testing including functional testing, performance verification, characterisation, redundancy testing and interface verification.
• Prepare for and support environmental qualification and acceptance test campaigns including Thermal vacuum, vibration, acoustics, EMC/EMI and Shock at OBP level
• Support the overall AIT team in the integration and test activates at Payload level.
• Specify, commission, validate and maintain electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) including writing specs, commission and validation procedures, maintenance plans and developing scripts and monitoring tools.
• Create configure and maintain AIT documentation including integration procedures, test procedures, test reports, verification reports, data packs, and configuration control documents for the flight HW.
• Raise, manage and support non-conformances in the review process.
• Provide inputs to project reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, Post Test Review & Test Review Boards
• Develop and guide junior engineers from a technical prospective.

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

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 4+ of experience in AIT, verification, or systems integration on space flight hardware or complex electronics
• Strong understanding electronics including digital electronics and embedded systems, high-speed data interfaces, FPGA-based systems, power systems and electrical integration
• Hands on experience with test equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, logic analysers and signal generators
• Ability to use both Linux and Windows operating system and Python for scripting automated test scrips and data analysis
• Strong knowledge of digital signal processing concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present technical data clearly to senior leadership and external customers (ESA, UK‑Space Agency).
• Proven ability to influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority.
• Collaborative team player with the drive to help junior engineers to develop
• GEO, MEO, or LEO satellite programmes.
• Ka-band, Ku-band, X-band payloads.
• Digital transparent processors and regenerative payloads.
• Software-defined payload architectures.
• Spacecraft-level AIT campaigns.

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
• Criminal records:
  Basic Disclosure
• Employment history check:
  Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum) history/activity
• Reference checks

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.

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.

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.