Job Description - Satellite AIT Engineer -Electrical
Company Overview:
At Cosmoserve Space, we are pioneering a cleaner, more sustainable future for space
exploration through innovative technology focused on active debris removal. Our
mission is to safeguard the orbital environment by developing high -tech, cost -effective
solu tions that lead the market in addressing the growing challenge of space debris. With
a passionate team of experts and a commitment to cutting -edge engineering,
Cosmoserve is driving the next generation of responsible space activities, ensuring the
cosmos r emains accessible for future missions.
Position: Satellite AIT Engineer -Electrical
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Employment Type: Full -Time
Reports To: Lead – AIT
Job Summary:
Responsible for the electrical integration, checkout, verification, and troubleshooting of
satellite subsystems and payloads. Supports spacecraft assembly, functional testing,
environmental testing, launch -site activities, and anomaly resolution to ensure delivery
of a flight -ready spacecraft.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
1. Integrate spacecraft electrical subsystems including:
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Power System (EPS)
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On -Board Computer (OBC)
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Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C)
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RF systems
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ADCS electronics
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Payload electronics
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Propulsion electronics (if applicable).
2. Develop wiring harness specifications and interconnect diagrams using WireViz &
Other tools.
3. Perform Spacecraft harnessing, grounding/bonding strategies, EMI/EMC control,
cleanroom integration, environmental test facilities, interpreting schematics &
ICDs electrical harness installation and verification.
4. Verify connector pinouts and cable continuity.
5. Ensure compliance with interface control documents (ICDs).
6. Operate and maintain: • Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)
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Test racks
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Power supplies
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Data acquisition systems
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Communication simulators
7. Support spacecraft Environmental testing campaigns for below:
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Electrical monitoring during thermal cycles and Functional testing at hot and
cold conditions.
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Pre - and post -vibration, shock, EMC/EMI electrical health checks.
8. Prepare and maintain Integration procedures, Test procedures, Test reports,
Electrical schematics, Wiring documentation, Configuration records.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, or Avionics with 2 -3 years of hands on End -to -end
satellite electrical AIT.
Required Skills:
1. Proficiency in CAD software and electrical simulation tools for cable harness & wire
routing.
2. Hands on of Assembly, Integration & Testing (AIT), Failure Analysis, PCB Rework,
Cable Harness Integration, and Component -Level Debugging.
3. Hands -on with Test & Integration Tools like Oscilloscopes, Spectrum, power & Logic
analysers, Digital Multimeters, Data acquisition systems.
4. Knowledge on software tools as below.
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Embedded systems basics
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CAN, RS -422, RS -485, Ethernet, SpaceWire, MIL -STD -1553 (depending on
mission)
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Scripting tools (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, TCL, etc.)
5.Familiarity with ECSS, NASA, or ISO spacecraft power standards.
6.Core Technical Skills
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Satellite electrical integration
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Wiring and harnessing
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Crimping and connector assembly
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Power system integration
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Avionics integration
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Interface verification
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Functional testing of subsystems
7.Electronics Knowledge • Analog and digital electronics
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Power electronics
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Communication interfaces:
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UART
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SPI
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I²C
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CAN
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RS -422/RS -485
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PCB -level troubleshooting
8.Test Equipment
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Oscilloscopes
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Spectrum analyzers
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Logic analyzers
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Multimeters
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Signal generators
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Power supplies
9.Software Skills
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Python for test automation
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CAD for electrical harness routing.
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MATLAB/Simulink
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LabVIEW
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Basic scripting for EGSE automation
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