Enable job alerts via email!

Communications Test Engineer I

Roman Health Pharmacy LLC

Milton Keynes

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Full time

15 days ago

Boost your interview chances

Create a job specific, tailored resume for higher success rate.

An innovative company is seeking a skilled engineer to lead the integration and verification of space-communication systems. This role involves developing and managing test software for modem and link verification, ensuring high performance at both baseband and RF levels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in RF measurement, digital engineering, and software development, with a passion for collaborative work. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact cutting-edge projects in the aerospace sector, fostering an environment of growth and innovation.

2+ years of RF measurement and programming experience in Python.
Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field required.

Define and maintain test solutions for link/modem validation.
Develop reusable software in Python for various setups.

RF measurement and instrumentation

Python programming

Digital engineering

Software development

Statistical analysis

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Degree in Computer Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Physics

RF analyzers

Vector signal generators

Network analyzers

GIT

Test automation tools

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.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

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)
Experience in test automation
Linux and Windows experience
Statistical analysis and metrology

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop a PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, or PAGES file up to 5MB.