Expleo Group

RF Electrical Technician (AIT) – Space

Expleo Group  •  Lausanne, CH (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Expleo is a global engineering, technology, and consulting partner helping businesses innovate, transform, and deliver high‑quality products and solutions. With expertise spanning aerospace, automotive, transportation, telecommunications, financial services, and life sciences, we support clients in solving complex engineering challenges while accelerating innovation. Our teams combine deep technical knowledge with a hands‑on mindset, working collaboratively to drive measurable impact and operational excellence.

The RF Electrical Technician – AIT is responsible for the electrical integration of space equipment onto spacecraft, as well as executing functional and performance tests of telecommunication satellites. The role also includes supporting activities across Europe and contributing to training for existing teams. This position requires hands‑on clean‑room work, strong precision, and close collaboration with AIT engineering and quality teams.

Responsibilities

  • Perform electrical cabling, routing, mating/demating, and equipment installation
  • Support electrical testing and power‑on phases
  • Ensure strict compliance with ESD, cleanliness, and quality standards
  • Participate in troubleshooting and technical investigations
  • Maintain full traceability (logs, checklists, cable/connector tracking)
  • Work closely with AIT engineers and quality teams
  • Perform electrical and RF equipment integration and connections at spacecraft level
  • Install and validate test equipment
  • Execute test procedures during AIT phases
  • Conduct tests in complex environments such as thermal vacuum, vibration, and anechoic chambers
  • Perform first‑level troubleshooting on test benches and tools
  • Escalate issues to designated technical support when nominal electrical sequences cannot be followed
  • Disconnect, remove, and store test equipment safely
  • Classify, archive, and document all test‑related information
  • Save and manage test and measurement results

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent technical education

  • Electrical or related field of study is an advantage

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in an AIT (Assembly, Integration & Test) environment within the space sector

  • Strong background in:

  • Electronics and electrical operations (standard test operations, connections, harness handling, soldering, crimping)

  • Troubleshooting and problem‑solving techniques

  • Conducting tests and experiments

Desired skills

  • Experience with RF testing (VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, S‑parameters, AM/AM)
  • Familiarity with UNIX/Linux‑based computer networks in a space‑related environment
  • Strong understanding of test equipment and test benches
  • Hands‑on experience with satellite electrical integration in clean‑room environments
  • High precision, rigor, and adherence to quality and safety processes
  • Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Expleo Group

About Expleo Group

Expleo is a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider that partners with leading organisations to guide them through their business transformation, helping them achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses.

Expleo benefits from more than 50 years of experience developing complex products, optimising manufacturing processes, and ensuring the quality of information systems.

Leveraging its deep sector knowledge and wide-ranging expertise in fields including AI engineering, digitalisation, hyper-automation, cybersecurity and data science, the group’s mission is to fast-track innovation through each step of the value chain.

As a responsible and diverse organisation, Expleo is committed to doing business with integrity and working towards a more sustainable and secure society.

Expleo boasts an extensive global footprint, powered by 18,000 highly-skilled experts delivering value in 29 countries and generating more than €1.4 billion in revenue.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Saint Quentin en Yvelines, FR
Year Founded
Unknown
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