Sr. Systems Validation Engineer (SerDes / Physical Layer)
On-siteFarnborough, England, United Kingdom
Farnborough, England, United KingdomOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelStartup
Full TimeSenior LevelStartup
Job Summary
Validate high-speed SerDes PHY by executing test plans for link bring-up, equalization tuning, and PVT verification across different data rates. Perform hands-on measurements using oscilloscopes, BERT, DCA, and PNAX to analyze eye diagrams, jitter tolerance, and PHY parameters while enabling debug hooks. Develop and own chip and system test plans in Python, investigate root causes of test failures, and contribute to product quality for MDA ESMA silicon. Support test management tools, continuous integration, and data post-processing to drive test evolution.
Required Qualifications
- Batchelor/Master Degree in Electronic/Computer Science Engineering
- Ideally, 8-13 years of post-graduation of working expereince
- Experience of testing Telecommunication or Satellite Systems
- Experience of Chip and system testing, especially with Analog, RF and high speed communication blocks
- Knowledge in time domain high speed links (SerDes) and associated equipment (BERT, DCA)
- Proven experience in program language in an automation test environment (C/C++/Python etc.)
- Very good debugging skills. Ability to investigate and root cause the issues observed
- Experience in planning, estimating and development of system tests
- Knowledge of testing Methodologies
- Knowledge of operation of RF test equipment such as Spectrum Analysers, VNAs/PNA's, Sig. Gens, power meters , high speed sampling scopes, etc.
- Knowledge on RF fundamentals and communications theory
- Independent, self-motivated, team player and multitasking capabilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
- We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which we will check your: Right to work: To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status
- Identity: Full ID check
- Criminal records: Basic Disclosure
- Employment history check: Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum) history/activity
- Reference checks
Desired Qualifications
- Defect Tracking and Knowledge Management software (Atlassian JIRA and Confluence preferred)
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