Graduate Satellite AIT Electrical Engineer

About the role

As a Graduate Satellite AIT Electrical Engineer you will join Airbus Defence and Space’s Satellite Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) department in Stevenage. You will follow a two‑year graduate development programme that prepares you for a permanent role in satellite electrical engineering, giving you exposure to all spacecraft subsystems and real‑world test campaigns.

Key responsibilities

• Support spacecraft subsystem integration, functional and system testing, and environmental test campaigns, including launch‑site interface checks.
• Perform electrical measurements, write and debug scripts, and investigate anomalies during test activities.
• Document test results, prepare technical presentations and reports, and communicate findings to multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop software skills using Java, C and Bash scripting while working on satellite AIT projects such as Solar Orbiter, BIOMASS and ExoMars.
• Participate in at least one rotational placement and occasional overseas travel supporting test campaigns and launches.

Required profile

• Degree in Electronics, Electrical Systems, Avionics, Space Engineering or a closely related field.
• Recent graduate or first‑year professional experience in engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Motivation to work collaboratively in a team‑focused, innovative environment.

Required skills

• Electrical measurements and test instrumentation.
• Programming and scripting in Java, C and Bash.
• Script writing, debugging and automation of test procedures.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation and reports.