Cesiumastro7mo ago

Communications Test Engineer I

Milton KeynesFull-timemid

OtherQA & TestingCommunicationsTest Engineer

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At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms.

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OtherQA & TestingCommunicationsTest Engineer

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

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.

Define, design, implement, and maintain measurement/test solutions for link/modem validation

Define and analyze 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

Analyze 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

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 collaborative software design (GIT, code reviews)