SerDes System Validation Engineer

Bluestream People; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in satellite communications based in the United Kingdom is seeking a talented Senior System Validation Engineer. The role involves leading system validation activities, executing and automating test plans for cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate has an MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering, strong experience in hardware/software validation, and proficiency in automation programming. This position offers the chance to work with advanced communication systems that are driving industry disruption.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience in system validation of complex HW/SW/embedded designs.
• Knowledge of IP networking systems and communication protocols.
• Experienced in planning and executing system tests.

Responsibilities

• Lead system validation activities across PHY, hardware, and software.
• Design, execute, and automate test plans and procedures.
• Build and manage test setups for regression and manual testing.

Skills

RF physical layer testing skills

Automation and programming (Python, C#, C++)

Data analysis and reporting

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Lab equipment

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a talented Senior System Validation Engineer to join a global leader in satellite communications and play a key role in validating complex communication systems, covering control and data processing hardware/software as well as PHY, radio hardware, and firmware. These systems support DVB-S2X alongside other radio and IP communication protocols, offering the chance to work on cutting-edge technology that is driving industry disruption.

Responsibilities

• Lead system validation activities across PHY, hardware, and software.
• Design, execute, and automate test plans and procedures.
• Build and manage test setups for regression and manual testing.
• Perform system integration, bring-up, and debugging.
• Record, analyze, and investigate defects, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Support continuous integration and test management tools.
• Analyse and process data, providing clear reporting and metrics.

Experience / Qualifications

• MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong commercial experience in system validation of complex HW/SW/embedded designs.
• Strong RF physical layer testing skills, with hands-on use of lab equipment.
• Proficient in automation and programming (Python, C#, C++).
• Knowledge of IP networking systems and communication protocols.
• Experienced in planning and executing system tests, using tools like JIRA/Confluence.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and a strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Bluestream People are an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an as an Employment Business for temporary / contract recruitment