Electrical AIT Engineer

Role: Electrical AIT Engineer 

Industry Type: Space Technology 

Location: Ahmedabad 

Employment Type: Full-time 

Job Description:

Are you ready to join the pioneering team at PierSight Space as a Spacecraft Electrical Assembly Integration Test Engineer? We're a Space-Tech company with teams in Ahmedabad, California and Bangalore on a mission to build the world's largest constellation of Synthetic Aperture Radar and AIS satellites for comprehensive ocean surveillance. With backing from prestigious institutional investors like Alphawave Global, Elevation Capital, All in Capital, and Techstars, we're set to make a significant impact. 

Responsibilities:

• Create technical documentation including test procedure, test matrix per AIT phase, test scripts, test report
• Oversee electrical AIT operations/processes with the QC to ensure they are completed correctly
• Generate Spacecraft Electrical Ground Support Equipment requirements and arrange/prepare equipment
• Perform investigations for resolution of non-conformances and anomalies
• Support environmental tests (Thermal Vacuum Tests, Vibration Tests, Acoustic Tests, EMI/EMC Tests) at satellite level
• Propose solutions in line with the schedule / process in place in case of anomalies
• Support launch campaign (between 5 to 8 weeks duration)
• Adhering and maintaining to ISO 14644-1 standard for cleanrooms
• Completion of the activities in a timely fashion with the allocated/foreseen duration and resources
• Working level in English

Required Skills:

• Utilization of electrical tools and test aids (probes, multi-meters, scopes, break-out boxes etc.).
• Good knowledge of signal electrical characterization
• Knowledge on Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSEs)
• Mate/demate connections
• Non-conformance reporting
• Procedure writing
• Test script writing

Desired Skills:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical, aerospace engineering or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in the integration and testing of complex and highly integrated systems
• Hands-on experience in the development of hardware.
• Experience writing test scripts.
• Be comfortable with a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Candidates with demonstrated "hands-on" experience in some engineering domains and interdisciplinary experience are preferred. The role will lead and oversee electrical integration and functional testing activities to be performed on the spacecraft.

Benefits:

• Exposure to real-world projects and hands-on experience in Space technology  
• Mentorship from experienced engineers in the field  
• Thriving Growth-Mindset Team  
• Lots of Fun!