Senior Validation Engineer

Farnborough UK
Farnborough Road
Farnborough, GU14 7LS
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Harwell - Didcot
BEPO Building, Unit 5
Zone 14 Thomson Avenue
Didcot, OXF OX110GD
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Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one.

For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visitwww.mda.space .

Our Sat Connect IC business unit, a division of our Satellite Systems business is a leading provider of ASICs, software, multibeam electronically steered antennas, and complete systems for communication satellites, as well as ground and airborne terminals. Located in Israel, the UK, Bulgaria, and the US, we are a technology leader in satellite communication.

Reporting to the Chip Validation Team Leader, the Senior Validation Engineer will have the following responsibilities:

• Validation of MDA Chipsets verifying functional and performance metrics
• Validation of high speed analog IPs
• Development and ownership of chip and system test plan with collaboration of development and test teams
• Development of test automation in Python for the chip and system test plans
• Investigation of root cause of test case failures and providing corrective action in conjunction with the development teams
• Execution, development and planning of Chip & System tests and Contribute to the evolution of product quality for MDA ESMA silicon products
• Support Test Management tools and continuous integration methodologies
• Data analysis and post processing of data collected

• Batchelor/Master Degree in Electronic/Computer Science Engineering
• Experience of testing Telecommunication or Satellite Systems.
• Experience of Chip and system testing, especially with Analog, RF and high speed communication blocks
• Knowledge in time domain high speed links (SERDES) and associated equipment (BERT, DCA)
• Proven experience in program languagein an automation test environment (C/C++/Python etc.)
• Very good debugging skills. Ability to investigate and root cause the issues observed
• Experience in planning, estimating and development of system tests
• Defect Tracking and Knowledge Management software (Atlassian JIRA and Confluence preferred)
• Knowledge of testing Methodologies
• Knowledge of operation of RF test equipment such as Spectrum Analysers, VNAs/PNA’s, Sig. Gens, power meters , high speed sampling scopes, etc.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Knowledge on RF fundamentals and communications theory
• Independent, self-motivated, team player and multitasking capabilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA Space welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA Space’s leadership in this next golden age.

We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which we will check your:

• Right to work:
  To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status
• Identity:
  Full
• Criminal records:
  Basic Disclosure
• Employment history check:
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