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 currently recruiting a RF Test System LabVIEW Developer 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 payload test phases.
After delivery, the systems require support in the UK (Portsmouth) and occasionally abroad in France (Toulouse). This may include test investigations, reporting evidence, attending customer meetings and working closely with other engineering teams within AIT and the Telecoms Payload business, division supporting technical aspects of Engineering and Test
Main Activities:
- Develop RF measurements from customer requirements
- Development and maintenance of LabVIEW test executive and libraries of tests
- Integration of new features into existing system
- Producing product documentation, technical and status reports
Qualifications and skills:
- LabVIEW experience developing software in the RF Test and Measurement field
- Experience making RF measurements using Network Analysers, Spectrum Analysers, Power Meters, Signal Generators and Arbitrary Waveform Generators with modulation techniques
- Knowledge of Test Instrumentation control (SCPI)
- Knowledge of satellite architecture and RF test methods typically used within the satellite industry
- 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
- Desirable - Formal NI qualification or certification in LabVIEW
- Desirable - Experience of LabVIEW Object Oriented Programming and Classes and Actor Framework
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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This position will be offered pending relevant referencing process is completed.
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