Satellite Electrical Engineer

MERITUS are recruiting for a Satellite Electrical Engineer to join our client on an initial 6 month contract with very likely extensions thereafter. Overtime is available and there might be travel to Oxford involved in the position.SATELLITE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - 45 PER HOUR - STEVENAGE - 6 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESSResponsibilitiesMaintenance and fault finding of electronic/RF test racks.Computer system and networks administration.Programming and scripting languages.Environmental and launch test campaign.Preparing test specifications for test racks, reviewing data packs from suppliers, and supporting reviews of test equipment design and non-conformances.Skill SetEssentialMinimum of a degree in an Electrical Engineering related discipline or relevant experience in a similar role >5 yearsGood theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic and RF test racksFault finding skills down to board and component level.Network and computer administration in Windows and Linux environmentsGood documentation skills (procedures, reports etc.)Knowledge of interfaces such as Mil-1553, SpaceWire, CAN bus, RS232/422 etc.ATE environments such as PCI, VXI, PXI etc.Competent in the use of a variety of general-purpose lab test equipmentKnowledge of test systems.Design, manufacture, and commissioning of test systems.Willing to support shifts and travel overseas on test campaigns as required.DesirableExperience of electrical integration of equipment on a ..... full job details .....