EGSE Support Engineer

Expleo Group; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Global Engineering Services Provider in the UK is seeking an EGSE Support Engineer based in Stevenage. The role involves the deployment and maintenance of EGSE systems, and requires candidates with an electrical engineering background. You will work on-site five days a week, producing documentation and supporting upgrades. The position offers a collaborative environment and a range of competitive company benefits including medical and dental insurance.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Opportunity to expand skills through inspiring projects

Accredited training courses

Medical and dental insurance

Pension

Life assurance

Employee wellbeing programme

Sports and social events

Birthday hampers

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a lower qualification is acceptable where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Production of relevant EGSE documentation including Validation Procedures.
• Support for EGSE system upgrades including procurement and validation.
• First-level support for EGSE in the AIT facility.

Skills

Knowledge of EGSE/ATE (Power, Data Handling and/or RF)

Some scripting skills (e.g., test sequence coding in TCL)

Procedure writing

Ability to use laboratory test equipment

Education

Degree in engineering, ideally with an electrical background

Tools

Laboratory test equipment (power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes)

Job description

EGSE Support Engineer – Expleo Group

Expleo Group, a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with offices in the UK, is looking for an EGSE Support Engineer to support the deployment and ongoing maintenance of EGSE in satellite assembly clean rooms at our client site in Stevenage. The successful candidate will have space industry test experience in an engineering or production environment.

The role includes commissioning, validation of performance, operator training, break/fix services and all supporting paperwork for these services. It demands a presence on-site 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Production of relevant EGSE documentation (e.g., Validation Procedures, Supporting NC reviews)
• Support for EGSE system upgrades including procurement, prioritisation of manufacturing processes, validation and certification for use in the AIT facility
• First‑level support for EGSE in the AIT facility: commissioning of hardware, composition of AIT procedures, debug/fault finding, training operators

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, ideally with an electrical background
• Relevant experience in a lower qualification is acceptable where applicable

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of EGSE/ATE (Power, Data Handling and/or RF)
• Some scripting skills (e.g., test sequence coding in TCL, knowledge of Central Checkout System CCS5 or similar)
• Procedure writing
• Ability to use laboratory test equipment such as power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, etc.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of coding language
• Knowledge of S/C database management
• Experience with Satellite Reference Database (SRDB) / MIB format
• Requirements Management (e.g., Rational DOORS)

Experience

• Environmental test/launch campaign experience
• Satellite avionics and serial data protocols (e.g., RS4xx, MIL‑1553, Spacewire)
• Procedure and test report writing
• Non‑conformance reporting

What I Need Before I Apply

• UK sole national
• SC clearance without caveats
• Ability and willingness to travel to and work on the client’s Stevenage site 5 days per week

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to expand skills through inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy – accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits: medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, sports and social events, birthday hampers, and more
• Team culture that encourages thinking big and challenging the status quo

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, providing additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.