MDA Space Farnborough, England, United Kingdom
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.
About the Role
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.
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
Requirements
* 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 language in 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
Benefits Statement
MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan; and an employee assistance program.
Equal Opportunity Statement
MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.
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