Communications Test Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a Communications Test Engineer, focusing on cutting-edge electronics for satellites and aerospace systems. In this dynamic role, you'll integrate and verify space communication systems, contributing to innovative projects while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Site-based working

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 2+ years of RF measurement and instrumentation experience.
• 2+ years of programming experience using Python.
• Hands-on experience with RF measurement tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, implement, and maintain measurement/test solutions for link/modem validation.
• Develop modular, reusable software in Python for testing setups.
• Interact with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance.

Skills

Digital Engineering

Software Development

RF Understanding

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics

Tools

Python

RF Measurement Equipment

Job description

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Communications Test Engineer, Chesterfield

Client: Belcan

Location: Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

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 setups 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 setups
• Analyse and troubleshoot link-performance issues
• Interact with DSP/HW/SW team to improve system performance
• 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 (analyzers, vector signal generators, power sensors, network analyzers)
• Hands-on link-performance measurement experience (link/protocol testers, channel emulators)
• Physical-layer satellite modem algorithms/standards (DVB-S2, CCSDS)
• 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, with a competitive salary, 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 at 07732 694 243 or apply directly via the provided link. I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.