Senior System Validation Engineer (SerDes)

Our client, a leading organisation in the Space/SatComm sector, is currently seeking a Senior System Validation Engineer with SerDes experience to join their team in the UK. This is a permanent position that involves working with advanced satellite communication systems undergoing significant technological advancements. Key Responsibilities: Conducting system validation activities, including Phy, HW, and SW validation. Designing and delivering high-speed SerDes IP (multi-gigabit per second links). Collaborating with system engineering and other teams to study system architecture and requirements, and developing test plans accordingly. Defining and writing automatic test plans and procedures for new systems and features. Building test setups for fully automated regression as well as manual tests. Hands-on involvement in integration, feature/product enabling, bring up, debug activities, and regression automation testing of satellite systems. Recording, investigating, and analysing defects. Investigating root cause of test case failures and providing corrective action in conjunction with development teams. Supporting Test Management tools and continuous integration methodologies. Data analysis and post-processing of collected data. Compiling regular test execution summary reports with metrics. Job Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Experience in system validation, particularly with complex HW/SW/embedded designs. Skilled in RF Physical layer testing and operation of related equipment (Spectrum Analyzers, VNAs, Sig. Gens, power meters, high-speed sampling scopes). Proficiency in developing automation in validation environments and experience in programming languages such as Python, C#, or C++. Knowledge of IP communication protocols and experience in testing IP networking systems (routers, network processors). Experience in planning, estimating, and developing system tests. Proficiency in defect tracking and knowledge management software (e.g., Atlassian JIRA and Confluence). Strong self-learning capabilities, adaptability, and ability to work in new technical fields. Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills. Benefits: Comprehensive health care coverage. Private healthcare, disability income protection, and life insurance. Pension plan. Employee assistance program. If you are a skilled engineer with a passion for satellite communication and system validation, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client's team and be part of a dynamic and innovative environment that strives to push the boundaries of technology in the aerospace industry