My client is a world leader in the design and manufacture of spacecraft, satellite and secure communication systems. They are an international pioneer within the Defence and Space domain, delivering challenging and exciting projects based on the latest, cutting-edge technologies.
Due to growth, they are recruiting a RF Test System Development Engineer to join their established Portsmouth site.
Job Profile
Reporting to Head of AIT Test Systems and working within a team of test system specialists to develop and deliver RF test systems used during telecom satellite test phases.
After delivery, the systems require support in the UK (Portsmouth) and potentially in France. This may include test investigations, reporting evidence, attending customer meetings and working closely with other engineering teams within AIT and the Telecoms Payload business, supporting technical aspects of Engineering and Test. The role requires the person to be self-motivated to work and manage their time efficiently to meet the project schedule dates.
Main Activities
- Developing RF measurements from customer requirements
- Developing RF test hardware and integration into existing test systems
- Producing product documentation, technical and status reports
Qualifications and skills:
- Experience making RF measurements using Network Analysers, Spectrum Analysers, Power Meters, Signal Generators and Arbitrary Waveform Generators with modulation techniques
- Knowledge of satellite architecture and current RF test methods used within the satellite industry, including NPR, EVM and BER measurements.
- Knowledge of product compliance including CE Marking
- Knowledge of test instrumentation control (SCPI)
- Have a working knowledge of other software tools and languages (XML, Subversion (SVN), MATLAB)
- Team player able to integrate easily and quickly into existing AIT teams
Essential - The suitable candidate will have experience in the full end to end process including Developing RF measurements from customer requirements
Desirable - Experience of LabVIEW Programming, developing software for RF Test and Measurement
Accountabilities:
Monday to Friday - 37 hours per week. Initial contract 6 Months. Initial training period on site at Portsmouth with a view for a hybrid of remote & on site working thereafter
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