Ground Segment Test Intern

Astroscale UK is looking for interns to support our ground segment team in our upcoming test campaign.

This is a great opportunity for enthusiastic individuals to gain hands on experience working on an industry mission, and work toward our upcoming launch. You will be working as a part of the Ground Segment Test team, and interfacing with Ground Segment Systems and Software teams.

This will be a 6 month fixed term contract, based from our Harwell office (hybrid working).

Responsibilities 

• Perform verification & validation of the systems with other team members while ensuring requirements are met, including systems tests and simulation campaigns. 


• Creates and configures test environments,


• Analyses test results and follows issues,


• Works closely with operation, software and ground segment systems teams


• Gathers requirements and contributes to the Verification Control Document


• Interface with the development team internally at Astroscale 

Essential Skills

• University degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or other relevant engineering discipline, either completed or in progress.


• Troubleshooting skills


• Proactive attitude to work, and ability to cooperate within a team


• Excellent communication skills


• Python (or any other computer language) programming


• Good reporting skills, for documentation, keeping track of changes, and other duties


• Fluency in spoken and written English. 

Desirable skills

• Exposure to test specifications definition


• Experience with integration, verification and validation of ground segments

Benefits

• Competitive base salary


• Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology


• Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment


• Optional 9/75 working pattern


• Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements)


• 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday


• Life insurance and long-term sick pay


• Private healthcare (taxable benefit)


• New state of the art office and cleanroom facility


• Regular social events 

Location

Astroscale UK (Harwell)

About Astroscale

We aim to deliver cutting edge technologies that will become part of routine commercial space operations by 2030.

Astroscale is the first private company with a vision to secure the safe and sustainable development of space for the benefit of future generations, and the only company dedicated to in-orbit servicing across all orbits. Founded in 2013, we are developing innovative and scalable solutions across the spectrum of in-orbit servicing missions, including End of Life services, Active Debris Removal, In-situ Space Situational Awareness and Life Extension Services, to create sustainable space systems and mitigate against the hazardous build-up of debris in space.

Astroscale is an Equal Opportunities employer and embraces a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note to recruitment agencies: Astroscale operates a preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency approaches. Please do not forward candidate CVs or details in response to this advert, or to any Astroscale employee