Satellite Verification & Validation Engineer - EGSE Engineer

About the role

Aerospacelab, which designs and manufactures small satellites and develops earth observation services, is looking for an Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Engineer to join its V&V team. You will build the electrical ground support equipment needed to verify and validate satellites on the flatsat (FS) and on the final assembly line (FAL). You will work within the Factory team alongside PA, Industrialization, Manufacturing and AIT engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Define EGSE requirements for all subsystems with the V&V Test Engineers to cover the agreed test scope for FS and FAL.
• Develop the electrical V&V GSE for a functioning final assembly line, including test harnesses, break-out and interface electronics, server and EGSE racks, and their software and networking.
• Develop the GSE for flatsat testing and build the work centers of the production line so that V&V GSE needs are met on the line.
• Test and commission the GSE on the FS, STM, QM and PFM models.
• Support the first phase of satellite production, iterating on the GSE to resolve issues quickly, with occasional on-site presence at the Megafactory in Charleroi.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, brainstorming and continuous improvement of GSE processes.

Required profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Hands-on, practical and iterative design mindset, comfortable building, testing and improving equipment.
• Proactive, autonomous and a strong communicator in a fast-paced, cross-team environment.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Willingness to spend occasional periods on site at the Megafactory in Charleroi.

Required skills

• Linux knowledge.
• Programming knowledge.
• PCB design, GSE design and electrical engineering experience.
• Nice to have: networking and IoT knowledge, experience in a factory or industrial environment, experience with agile design cycles, and experience in aviation, automotive or aerospace.

What we offer

• A career path built by you, with direct impact on the company's growth.
• Flat hierarchy and a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible ways of working.
• A salary package consistent with your experience.