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Communications Test Engineer

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Job summary

A leading company in aerospace is seeking a Communications Test Engineer to develop and manage testing mechanisms for satellite communication systems in a fast-paced startup environment. This role involves both digital and RF engineering responsibilities, strong software development skills, and collaboration across teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in defining innovative solutions and ensuring system performance.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Innovative work environment
Cutting-edge projects

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience with RF measurement and instrumentation.
  • 2+ years of programming experience using Python.
  • Hands on Digital & RF measurement experience.

Responsibilities

  • Define and maintain measurement/test solutions for link/modem validation.
  • Develop reusable software in Python for various setups.
  • Analyse and troubleshoot link-performance issues.

Skills

Digital engineering
Software development
Cross-team interaction
RF knowledge
Python programming

Education

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

Tools

RF measurement instruments
Python
Linux
Windows

Job description

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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 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 (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 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 07732 694 243 or you can apply directly by following the Apply Now link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

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