Snr Validation Engineer - RF / High-Speed

Bluestream People; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in satellite communications technology is seeking a Snr Validation Engineer in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will validate advanced chipsets and high-speed analog IPs, develop test automation using Python and C/C++, and work closely with engineering teams to ensure product quality across next-generation satcom systems. This role requires a degree in Electronic/Computer Engineering and strong RF/communications theory knowledge, along with excellent debugging and automation skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic/Computer Engineering.
• Experience in chip/system testing (telecoms or satellite).
• Strong RF/communications theory knowledge.
• Hands‑on with lab test equipment.
• Excellent debugging and automation skills.
• Self‑motivated team player with strong problem‑solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Validate chipsets, analog IPs, and high-speed communication blocks.
• Develop and own test plans and automation (Python, C/C++).
• Debug, analyse and resolve validation issues.
• Operate RF/high-speed test equipment.
• Contribute to continuous integration and data analysis.

Skills

Debugging skills

Automation (Python, C/C++)

RF/communications theory knowledge

Problem-solving ability

Education

Degree in Electronic/Computer Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

VNAs

BERT

Scopes

Job description

Join a global leader in satellite communications technology as a Snr Validation Engineer, you’ll validate advanced chipsets and high-speed analog IPs, develop test automation, and work closely with engineering teams to drive product quality across next-generation satcom systems.

Responsibilities

• Validate chipsets, analog IPs, and high-speed communication blocks.
• Develop and own test plans and automation (Python, C/C++).
• Debug, analyse and resolve validation issues.
• Operate RF/high-speed test equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, BERT, scopes).
• Contribute to continuous integration and data analysis.

Experience

• Degree in Electronic/Computer Engineering.
• Experience in chip/system testing (telecoms or satellite).
• Strong RF/communications theory knowledge.
• Hands‑on with lab test equipment.
• Excellent debugging and automation skills.
• Self‑motivated team player with strong problem‑solving ability.

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.