Senior Software Validation Engineer

Your new company
You'll be joining a cutting-edge engineering and technology organisation within Aerospace that has grown rapidly in the UK, now pushing into global markets. Formed by world leading experts in science/software the business is redefining how high-performance components/instruments are designed.

Your new role
In this role you'll be tackling engineering challenges that most organisations simply can't touch and is an opportunity to embark on an interesting and challenging adventure into the world of satellite communication which is undergoing a major transformation.

Your role will involve developing and owning a system test plan in collaboration with the development and test teams. You will be investigating the root causes of test case failures and providing corrective action in conjunction with development teams. Supporting validation of Chipsets and there verifying functional performance metrics. Execution, development and planning of System tests and contribute to the evolution of product quality.
With the company's rapid growth and recent investment, it's an exciting time to join, with strong opportunities for progression. You'll be safe in the knowledge knowing the future is bright within the ever-expanding aerospace market.

What you'll need to succeed

Experience of testing Telecommunication or Satellite Systems
Experience of system testing, preferably with some exposure to low level (i.e. non GUI) testing
Experience in planning, estimating and development of system tests
Experience of Devops, Jenkins, Docker containers and automation test frameworks
Experience of test management software
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, power meters etc.
Proven experience in program language
in an automation test environment (C/C++/Python etc.)
Excellent Interpersonal skills
Knowledge on RF fundamentals and communications theory
Independent, self-motivated, team player and multitasking capabilities

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