ABOUT AAC CLYDE SPACE
The group AAC Clyde Space offers turnkey solutions and services from mission design to on-orbit operations, including reliable customizable satellite platforms in the range of 1 to 50 Kg and a full range of subsystems for cube and small satellites. With unrivalled flight heritage and end-to-end service, AAC Clyde Space enablescustomers to reach their mission goals through a single, trusted point of contact. A test engineer is required to support an increased customer demand and growingorder book. This is a full-time role based in Glasgow for an experienced engineerwho can work to deliver our next range of nanosatellite projects. Responsible forconducting prototype and production test on electronic assemblies and spacecraftsystems. Developing space craft subsystem test methodology and test processes. Develop detailed test procedures to minimize risk and maximise repeatability, productivity and test efficiency.
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RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
● Ensure delivery of fully tested flight components to Projects on time
● Communicate with Project Manager to ensure test schedules align withproject schedules
● Communicate to Test Supervisor and Project Manager progress and status ofhardware under test
● Participate in project reviews and Test Readiness Reviews
● Mentoring and training to junior members of staff
● Provide Test engineering support to design teams for evaluation andprototype component test
● Identify risks and opportunities for continuous improvement of the existing testprocesses
● Periodic support of Satellite integration testing
● Conduct ethical and equitable business practice
● Implement all relevant and appropriate company policies and procedures
● Ensure own adherence to the company Quality Management System and anyadditional quality processes mandated by the customer
● Maintain and organise the Test areas and tools/equipment
● Suggest improvements to team and management to improve DFT and Testprocesses
● Compile NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports)
● Any other reasonable request from management
SKILLS REQUIRED:
● Competent in electrical & electronic engineering principles
● Apply electrical test expertise to company product range, e.g. battery packs,electrical power systems, dc-dc converters
● Expert knowledge of test equipment
● Able to follow test and evaluation plans
● Expert in writing test and evaluation plans
● Verify spacecraft hardware meets customer requirements by following testspec and product datasheets
● Apply test debug methodology to resolve issues encountered during the testphase
● Support design engineer with test and debug of prototype and productionsystems
● Use schematic diagram & PCB layout to debug hardware
● Clear understanding of Satellite system production lifecycle
● Competent in data analysis and capable of using data to resolve issues andmake improvements
● Write concise test reports
● An Engineering qualification (degree-level preferred, not essential)
● Can demonstrate high level of communication, control and organising skills
● Can demonstrate a working understanding of QMS and H&SMS
● Knowledge of vibration and thermal testing desirable
● Strong problem-solving skills
● Able to interpret technical requirements and work effectively with crossfunctional engineering teams
● Degree in electronics preferable or currently studying for a degree inelectronics will also be considered
● Experience of working on international projects and in multiple locations
This position is available to fill immediately, so applicants are encouraged to reply promptly.
AAC Clyde Space has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have thelegal right to live and work in the EU. Therefore, if you are made an offer ofemployment, this will be subject to AAC Clyde Space verifying that you are eligible towork in the EU before you start work. AAC Clyde Space are an equal opportunitiesemployer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless oftheir race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Please note that if you have not heard anything from us within 2 weeks of the closingdate, your application has on this occasion been unsuccessful. You will be sent anemail by our recruitment team acknowledging receipt of your application and wewould welcome that you follow up with them for feedback.
ABOUT AAC CLYDE SPACE
The group AAC Clyde Space offers turnkey solutions and services from missiondesign to on-orbit operations, including reliable customizable satellite platforms in therange of 1 to 50 Kg and a full range of subsystems for cube and small satellites. Withunrivalled flight heritage and end-to-end service, AAC Clyde Space enablescustomers to reach their mission goals through a single, trusted point of contact. A Senior RF engineer is required to support an increased customer demand andgrowing order book. This is a full-time role based in Glasgow for an experiencedengineer who can work to deliver our next range of nanosatellite projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
● Responsible for all RF sub-systems on the satellite including primarycommunications in UHF/VHF/SBAND/XBAND, GNSS receiver chain andpayload development (e.g. AIS, IOT).
● RF circuit design including architecture, schematic/layout, simulation and test.
● Undertake design reviews and create design documentation, manuals, testprocedures, and reports as necessary
● Undertake make/buy assessments aligning with technical roadmap andproject needs.
● Interface with suppliers and partners in procurement and development of newsystems.
● RF system test and bring-up, functional testing, EMC and qualification.
● Deliver RF analysis for mission and platform projects e.g. link budgetassessment, design for EMC.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
● Design of radio system architectures including SDR transceivers.
● Design of RF front end circuitry.
● Antenna selection and integration.
● Practical experience in RF hardware test and debug.
● Product development experience throughout lifecycle including handover tomanufacturing and test.
● Experience in software aspects of SDR systems such as GNU Radio, USRPand lower level digital interfaces in software or VHDL are desirable.
● Experience of communications protocol selection for robust, secure linkswould be desirable.
This position is available to fill immediately, so applicants are encouraged to replypromptly.
AAC Clyde Space has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have thelegal right to live and work in the EU. Therefore, if you are made an offer ofemployment, this will be subject to AAC Clyde Space verifying that you are eligible towork in the EU before you start work. AAC Clyde Space are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless oftheir race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Please note that if you have not heard anything from us within 2 weeks of the closingdate, your application has on this occasion been unsuccessful. You will be sent anemail by our recruitment team acknowledging receipt of your application and wewould welcome that you follow up with them for feedback.
