Graduate Systems Test Engineer Southampton, UK

AccelerComm Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing technology company in Southampton is seeking a Graduate Systems Test Engineer to contribute to developing IP and systems solutions. The ideal candidate will have a degree and knowledge of C/C++ and Python, with hands-on exposure to RF test equipment. Responsibilities include collaborating on projects, developing software for test methods, and adhering to engineering methodologies. This role offers an exciting opportunity for recent graduates looking to grow their careers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital design in software, ASIC or FPGA.
• Technical documentation writing and code commenting.
• Knowledge of communications signal processing algorithms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to successful project delivery through technical capabilities.
• Collaborate on micro-architecture and verification test plans.
• Develop software for RF test methods and industry standard equipment.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Digital design

Scripting languages (Bash, Perl, TCL)

Education

Degree qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Signal generators

Signal analysers

Version control systems (Git, Perforce)

Job description

Graduate Systems Test Engineer

Department: Graduate

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Southampton, UK

Description

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast‑growing company on the South coast, with international reach. We are looking for a highly capable and enthusiastic individual to join our team. We are specifically seeking a Graduate Engineer; either recently or soon to be graduated with knowledge of the following: C/C++, UVM, Python or Matlab, to contribute to the development of IP, system and board solutions within our product portfolio. This is a hands‑on role, which will play an important part in the growth of AccelerComm and its product portfolio.

This role in particular will involve exposure to RF test equipment and hardware, developing RF test methods, understanding and interpreting specifications, protocol analysis with 5G and other associated Wireless standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to and eventually take responsibility for the successful and timely delivery of portions of projects by providing technical capabilities and skills, in software design, software development, implementation and verification.
• Collaborate with colleagues on the micro‑architecture, verification test plan, design, development, verification, SoC physical implementation, FPGA implementation and documentation of our IP
• Develop software implementations that interface with industry standard test equipment (e.g. signal generators and signal analysers).
• Develop software implementations for calibration purposes of RF devices.
• Develop test software programmes for implementations and simulation of test systems for wireless communications, using Python / C++.
• Actively engage with and adhere to AccelerComm engineering methodology, processes and design techniques and be able to offer improvements to efficiency and quality of design and product.
• Be willing to work in different areas of the AccelerComm development team to expand knowledge across multiple disciplines.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Degree qualified (or equivalent).
• Experience in digital design in one or more of the following areas: software, ASIC or FPGA.
• Knowledge of a scripting language (e.g. Bash, Perl, Python, TCL)
• Knowledge of a Software language (C/C++, Matlab) targeting x86 or Arm.
• Technical documentation writing and code commenting

Desirable

• Knowledge of communications signal processing algorithms (ideally error correction, equalisation, channel estimation, beamforming or another baseband component).
• Appreciation of mobile communications systems.
• Knowledge of signal generators and signal analysers is useful but not essential.
• Experience of logic equivalency checking tools – Formality/Conformal.
• Understanding of version control systems such as Git, Perforce etc. to enable advanced version control techniques.
• Experience of developing code for a ‘home project’ as part of a hobby.

Personal Attributes

• Must be highly capable, motivated, enthusiastic and innovative
• Should have some experience of relevant industry tools, techniques and technology
• Should be a supportive team player, willing to learn from technical leads and senior engineers, open to new ideas and new ways of working
• Good communication skills – written, presentational and verbal
• Have a passion for writing code, mathematics, and engineering