Lead Electrical Assembly Integration & Test Engineer

Title Lead Electrical Assembly Integration Test Engineer Industry Space Technology Location Ahmedabad with travel to integration and launch sites Role Type Full-time Experience 7 - 12 years About the Role The Electrical AIT Lead is responsible for the electrical integrity grounding philosophy harnessing strategy and EMI EMC discipline of the spacecraft across all Assembly Integration and Test phases This role ensures that the satellite is electrically safe deterministic testable and compliant from first power-on through environmental testing and delivery to the launch vehicle You will work in constant coordination with Ground Checkout EGSE Lead Satellite Systems Engineering Payload SAR Systems Lead Mechanical AIT Lead Subsystem teams and external vendors Responsibilities 1 Electrical AIT System Architecture Derive and own electrical AIT requirements covering -grounding and bonding philosophy -power distribution and protection -harness architecture and routing -EMI EMC control during integration and test Define system-level electrical interfaces between satellite EGSE and test facilities Ensure alignment between electrical design assumptions and AIT realities 2 Harnessing Electrical Integration Lead the design and validation of -flight harnesses -test and EGSE harnesses -adapter cables breakouts and TVAC feedthroughs Define connector strategies pin assignments shielding and termination methods Interface with vendors for harness manufacture procurement and inspection Support and oversee harness build ring-out hi-pot and inspection activities 3 AIT Execution Environmental Testing Act as the electrical authority during -first power-on -subsystem and satellite-level integration -environmental testing TVAC vibration EMI EMC Work with the Mechanical AIT Lead to define AIT flow and sequencing Ensure grounding bonding and configuration discipline is maintained throughout test campaigns Support anomaly investigation related to electrical behaviour EMI grounding or harnessing issues 4 Coordination Assurance Coordinate closely with the EGSE team to ensure clean and safe electrical interfaces Participate in design reviews test readiness reviews and failure review boards FRBs Maintain electrical AIT documentation drawings procedures and configuration records Mentor electrical AIT engineers harness engineers and technicians Minimum Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Aerospace Engineering or Electrical Engineering Master s degree is a strong plus Mandatory spaceflight experience direct involvement in satellite electrical integration and test Proven experience with spacecraft harnessing grounding and bonding strategies EMI EMC control during AIT Hands-on experience in cleanroom integration and environmental test facilities Strong ability to interpret electrical schematics ICDs and system-level interfaces Preferred Qualifications Nice to Have Not Required Experience with SAR or high-power high-data-rate payloads Familiarity with aerospace workmanship standards Experience supporting launch campaigns Experience in smallsat or constellation programs Soft Skills Attitude Calm and focused under pressure Ownership mindset comfortable with ambiguity and responsibility High operational discipline and reliability Ability to work occasional off-hours during critical mission phases AIT pre-launch