System Development Engineer, Antenna Payload Validiation
Core
Bring up, test, and validate electrical hardware in phased array antenna systems for production satellites and new programs like Direct-to-Device (D2D).
Role type
System Development Engineer (Antenna Payload Validation)
Builds
Production satellite antenna boards and subsystems
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / RF Hardware
Required skills
Hardware debugging, Lab equipment operation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs), Schematic reading, Python scripting, Test automation, Data analysis
Preferred skills
Master's degree in EE/CS/SE
Technologies
Python, SPI, I2C, JTAG, Ethernet, High-speed serial
Responsibilities
Support bring-up and characterization of antenna boards, Debug hardware issues at board and system level, Read schematics to isolate failures, Develop Python test scripts and lab instrument automation, Analyze test data to find trends and failures, Write test procedures and technical documentation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC