MAC System Integration and Automation Engineer, Kuiper Satellite Communication System - MAC Software Development

An Integration and Automation Engineer in Project Kuiper - MAC Software Development team is responsible for (1) Integration of the the MAC sub-system with the control-plane, data-plane and radio subsystems of the satellite payload and ground systems, and (2) Test Automation for driving the MAC-SW running on Kuiper payload HW and the RF instrumentation and test set ups (VSA, VNA, VSGs, Satellite Channel Emulators, anechoic chamber control etc.). The engineer will develop integration and test plans working closely with systems engineering, software engineering and hardware engineering and RF integration teams, and develop software in Python / C / C++ / LabView for triggering system use cases, executing tests, collecting results and generating reports.

Ideal candidate will have integration and test automation experience one or more areas of cellular wireless communication, optical fiber communications, satellite communications switching and routing, industrial control systems, aerospace or instrumentation engineering. Strong scripting skills required in Python and experience with exposure to LabView or similar. Experience of using RF test equipment is desirable. Experience with developing SW C / C++ will be desirable.

Export Control Requirement

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Key job responsibilities

• Software development in Python / LabView / C / C++ / Rust
• Integration and test plans development closely working with systems engineering, software engineering and hardware engineering and RF integration teams
• Develop integration and test automation for driving the MAC-SW running on Kuiper payload HW and the RF instrumentation and test set ups (VSA, VNA, VSGs, Satellite Channel Emulators, anechoic chamber control etc.), for triggering system use cases, executing tests, collecting results and generating reports.

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