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Richard Tait is a skilled propulsion systems engineer currently employed at Thales Alenia Space since December 2022. Prior to this role, Richard served as a test engineer at STFC from July 2021 to December 2022, contributing to the setup of electromagnetic compatibility test equipment for the National Satellite Test Facility, ensuring compliance with ECSS standards. Richard's experience also includes working as a system integration and test engineer at Lockheed Martin from September 2019 to July 2021, where testing in lab environments and developing test scenarios were key responsibilities. Earlier in the career at Lockheed Martin, Richard held the position of graduate integration and test engineer, gaining hands-on experience in large-scale aerospace systems. Richard's foundational experience includes an internship at the University of Southampton in June 2019, focusing on thermal testing of components. Richard holds a Master of Engineering degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Southampton, earned in 2019.