System Test Engineer

Intellian Technologies; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK seeks a System Test Engineer to lead verification and validation activities for the L-Band Centre of Excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience in integration testing, regulatory compliance, and proficiency in Python scripting. Responsibilities include writing test plans, coordinating third-party testing, and maintaining high standards of documentation. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in RF/electronic/electrical engineering is required. This full-time role offers an innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in integration & block testing of incremental software & hardware releases.
• Experience authoring test documentation.
• Excellent debugging, failure analysis, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of EMI/EMC and their measurement methods.
• Experience with regulatory compliance testing.
• Proficiency with Python scripting for test equipment control.
• Prior experience with satellite or wireless communication terminals.
• Experience with RF and electronics test equipment.
• Experience running field and/or customer trials.

Responsibilities

• Lead the verification and validation lifecycle for products developed.
• Lead the integration testing of new products under development.
• Write and execute test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Work closely with the development team to refine test strategies.
• Manage and coordinate test activities executed by third-party labs.
• Complete Root Cause Analysis investigations.
• Provide training and technical support to team members.

Skills

Integration & block testing

Test documentation authoring

Debugging and failure analysis

Verbal and written communication

EMI/EMC understanding

Regulatory compliance testing

Python scripting

Experience with RF and electronics test equipment

Work management tools (Jira)

Type approvals and homologation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in RF/electronic/electrical engineering

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

VNAs

Power Meters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Intellian is the world’s leading provider of satellite antennas and terminals, with a mission to empower connectivity so connectivity can empower the world. We are driven by a passion for innovation and agile responsiveness to customer needs. As the crucial link between satellite networks and millions of people on Earth, Intellian’s leading technology and antennas empower global connectivity across oceans and continents, organizations, and communities. Strategic thinking, an obsession with quality, and a proven ability to deliver enable Intellian to invent for the future, creating mutual success for partners and customers as the world’s connectivity needs evolve.

Full Time

The System Test Engineer will lead the Verification and Validation (V&V) activities for Intellian’s L-Band Centre of Excellence team based in London, ensuring new products entering our L-band global product portfolio meet all applicable requirements and regulatory standards.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager of the L-Band CoE, the System Test Engineer will lead the system verification and validation activities necessary to bring new products to market. They will be responsible for developing, executing and reporting test programs to ensure products meet all applicable requirements from regulatory compliance to satellite operator approvals. They will work alongside the development team to refine test strategies, diagnose problems and improve product quality.

The Test Engineer will be part of an interdisciplinary team, working alongside a team of engineers, project management, consultants, and engineering/QA/Production Teams at Intellian’s UK development centre and Intellian’s headquarters in South Korea.

Responsibilities

• Lead the verification and validation lifecycle for products developed by the L-Band Centre of Excellence
• Lead the integration testing of new products under development
• Write and execute test plans, procedures and reports to ensure products meet various requirements that include regulatory compliance, satellite operator type approvals, and product specifications
• Work closely with the development team to refine test strategies, diagnose problems and improve
  product quality
• Provide input Design For Test and other V&V requirements during the product definition and
  development phases
• Work closely with Engineering, QA and Production teams in the Korean HQ
• Manage and coordinate the compliance and speciality test activities executed by third-party test labs
• Maintain a high standard of documentation and reporting
• Complete Root Cause Analysis investigations into issues observed during development and failures observed in the field
• Provide training and technical support as required to other members.

Experience - Mandatory

• Experience in integration & block testing of incremental software & hardware releases for products
  and/or projects
• Authoring test documentation (plans, procedures, reports)
• Excellent debugging, failure analysis and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of EMI/EMC and their measurement methods
• Experience with regulatory compliance testing (eg ETSI, FCC, EU Directives etc)
• Proficiency with Python scripting for test equipment control, test automation and data analysis
• Prior experience with satellite or wireless communication terminals
• Experience with RF and electronics test equipment (including Spectrum Analysers, VNAs, Power Meters, Oscilloscopes etc)
• Experience with work management and bug reporting tools (eg Jira)
• Type approvals and homologation experience
• Experience running field and/or customer trials

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in RF/electronic/electrical engineering or similar discipline, or equivalent professional experience