System Test Engineer

About the role
We are looking for a System Test Engineer to join us in Airbus Defence and Space Uk. You will join our Modems and Software Defined Radio group and report to the Engineering Manager of the project, delivering a new product to the UK MOD.

The role will be based at Airbus premises in Portsmouth, UK. The role has a flexible working pattern and you will be required to be in office 60% of your time.

You will be an experienced test engineer with experience of working with mixed RF and baseband technologies. Within our team, you will work to generate and implement test scenarios for software-defined modem technologies.

In particular, your skills will include
Mandatory Skills:
* Design and specification of system tests with tracing to requirements for verification (including pass/file criteria).
* Implementation of tests using software scripts and incorporation into an automated test framework.
* Familiarity with the operation of supporting test equipment (spectrum analysers, function generators, Cisco router, etc.)
* Experience of test report authoring/generation.
* Have experience of fault finding and investigation of test failures.

Beneficial Skills:
* System and software modelling tools such as Enterprise Architect (SysML / UML)
* Python for test purposes
* A background knowledge/interest of satellite communication systems/industry or Modem technology
About you

To be successful in this role you will need to live the Airbus Values, work with passion and determination, able to work to tight deadlines in an environment of continuous improvement. The skills and experience suited to this role:

* HND or Bachelor of Engineering and typically 5+ years of professional experience
* Experience of using high level modelling languages (e.g. SysML, UML)
* Experience in using Sparx Enterprise Architect.
* Familiarity of using agile methodologies in delivery is desireable
* Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

About Us
Airbus is a global leader in Space. We provide the smarts, the innovation and the capability for military and commercial telecommunications, and to design and build Earth observation and sensing satellites and services globally. We design, build and deliver integrated military satellite communications to the UK, France, Germany, Spain and the UAE with solutions that meet customer requirements, keeping troops and military assets safe, secure and connected.

Please note: Current SC clearance is required for this role.

Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

RF system. Mixed RF and baseband