EGSE AIT Engineer – ESA Space Science Mission | Toulouse

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  • Toulouse
  • CDI
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 1 mois
Would you like to be part of our specialist services group, who have been providing engineering support to space agencies and prime contractors for more than 50 years?For our customer, a major space prime, we are seeking an AIT engineer for an exciting ESA space science project. The position is to support the customers’ AIT team to prepare and integrate the EGSE.Job descriptionYou will be assigned as Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Engineer with focus on the EGSE preparation and integration to support a major ESA Space Science mission at the customer site in Toulouse.ResponsibilitiesThe scope of work is to provide AIT support to the customer’s AIT team for EGSE operational management and avionic coordination. You would be the interface between test engineering team and operations.
The candidate's main task will consist in supporting the operations of the different elements of the satellite's Electrical Ground System Equipment (EGSE) including:
  • Preparation of installation and validation procedures, connection ground/satellite modules
  • Support the Avionic Coordinator for the first EGSE installation, including:
  • First execution, validation of EGSE installation & validation
  • First execution, validation and maintenance of EGSE connection and disconnection
  • Test-aids validation (first validation)
  • Support Avionic Coordinator for validation at first delivery, or after moving or upgrading EGSE,
  • Configuration management
  • First level of issue investigation on EGSE
  • Maintenance
  • Upgrades when necessary.
Additionally, the candidate will support Avionic coordination for AIT Functional test operation. Tasks will include:
  • First execution, validation of connection/disconnection procedures and electrical
  • integration procedures,
  • Update of connection/disconnection procedures and electrical integration procedures,
  • Preparation of electrical integration Work Order
  • Participation to daily AIT workflow for avionic test activities
  • Coordination / Follow-up of avionic test activities on Avionic Model and Proto-Flight Model,
  • test activities (Work Order) closure, and test results delivered
  • First level of investigation in case of issue during AIT electrical operation
  • First level of support for operation (on call).
  • Coordination between AIT operations and the test engineering team
  • Training of Avionic Operators
How to succeed in this position?We are searching for experienced Assembly Integration and Test (AIT) Engineers with experience in the EGSE preparation and integration with a minimum 3 years’ experience in the space industry.Applicants shall have preferably a University degree in the domain of Telecommunications, Electronics, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering or other suitable equivalent qualification.Mandatory skills:
  • Fluency in English (spoken and written) is mandatory, as English is the working language
  • Good programming skills.
  • Knowledge of the verification approach, and of the S/C technical domains under test
  • For EGSE support: good knowledge in electronics and SW domains – ideally EGS-CC
  • For database support: good knowledge of database tools.
  • Knowledge of the EGSE and bench architecture, network infrastructures, verification approach.
  • Experience in satellite AIT activities is needed.
  • Good knowledge in UNIX/Linux/Windows usage and Jira tool.
  • Knowledge of ECSS and CDM or other TM/TC definition data bases would be an asset.
Desire Skills
  • In the particular domain of Power and Instrument tests, due to the criticality of the subsystem and related activities (i.e. battery charging, specific test under limit power conditions ...), a specific experience in power-related AIT would be a plus.
  • French highly desirable.
To take into consideration
  • The candidates have to be willing to undertake some few business travel during test phases.
  • Candidates have to undergo a basic security screening during the application process (e.g. formal statement of good conduct, issued by an official government entity; reference persons) and security clearance to enter customer premises
  • Permanent contract (CDI) based on French labor law conditions.
Working LocationThese is a full time position, located at our customer site in Toulouse (France).Start date of the projectASAPApplication information
  • The deadline is on August 18th, 2025
  • Applications will be processed continuously.
  • Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer.
What’s our company like?We are an international company representing world class expertise, delivering complex and high-tech products and services. We value our colleagues and our meaningful contributions to securing people through advanced technology.You will be part of the Terma Space Division which has for 50 years delivered mission-customized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to the European space market. We have supported a large number of pioneering European scientific and Earth Observation satellite missions and continue to be contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions.Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria, Romania, Czech Republic and the United Kingdom.Any unanswered questions?For further information, please contact Mr. Guido Damm by email (guda@terma.com) #LI-RNTo ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed please apply through the link below with an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, preferably in an Europass format and ideally, a Cover Letter.We look forward to receiving your application and CV. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed, we only accept applications via .Please note:
  • Applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in the EU.
  • Applicants are required to provide a copy of their ID/passport and degree/higher education certificate. Terma will validate the certificate with the issuing authority.
  • In line with ESA Security Requirements, an official Certificate of Good Conduct (or equivalent) and employment reference checks will be required at commencement of employment. Please attach a copy of any reference letters with your application if you have them
Application deadline:
18. August 2025

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