Communications Test Engineer

CV-Library
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
12 months ago
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Join Our Client's Cutting-Edge Team as a Communications Test Engineer!

Are you passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems? Do you thrive in a start up environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you in the Milton Keynes area!

Position Overview:

We are actively seeking a passionate, collaborative, and forward-thinking Communications Test Engineer to join our client's innovative team. If you enjoy working in a start up environment and are enthusiastic about developing cutting-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we want to hear from you!

In this position, you will own integration and verification of space-communication systems involving digital and analogue hardware. Key projects will include developing and managing set ups and test software for modem and link verification, both at the baseband and the RF level. The successful candidate is meticulous, has an end-to-end system mindset, is exceptionally strong in both digital engineering and software development, has a good understanding of RF, and enjoys cross-team interaction.

Responsibilities include:

Define, design, implement, and maintain measurement/test solutions for link/modem validation
Define and analyse calibration and metrology aspects (statistical error analysis, confidence levels, error budgets)
Develop modular, reusable software in Python (or similar languages) to be implemented in a variety of set ups
Analyse and troubleshoot link-performance issues
Interact with DSP/HW/SW team to improve system performance

Minimum requirements:

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics
2+ years of experience with RF measurement and instrumentation
2+ years of programming experience using Python

Preferred experience includes:

Hands on Digital & RF measurement experience (analysers, vector signal generators, power sensors, network analysers)
Hands on link-performance measurement experience (link/protocol testers, channel emulators)
Physical-layer satellite modem algorithms/standards (DVB-S2, CCSDS)
Experience in collaborative software design (GIT, code reviews)
Experience in test automation
Linux and Windows experience
Statistical analysis and metrology

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Communications Test Engineer to design and own new cutting-edge products in a fast-paced, innovative environment and benefits from a competitive salary and benefits and site based working.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in the space industry, please contact me on (phone number removed) or you can apply directly by following the Apply Now link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

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