Title: Embedded Linux RF Test Engineer

 

Segment:   Voyager Space - Technology (Space Micro)

 

Location:  San Diego, CA

 

Job Type: Full Time  - 100% Onsite

 

Company Description: Voyager Space is dedicated to building a better future for humanity in space and on Earth. With over 35 years of spaceflight heritage and over 2,000 successful missions, Voyager is powering the commercial space revolution. Voyager delivers exploration, technology, and defense solutions to a global customer base that includes civil and national security agencies, commercial companies, academic and research institutions, and more.

 

Position Description:

The Embedded Linux RF Test Engineer will work in a project team environment as an individual contributor on new test architectures design and development and/or sustaining engineering tasks. Responsibilities will include functional performance and environmental test architectures design, development, scheduling, and execution.

 

Responsibilities: 

Review device and system level functional specifications, design documents and project documents.Participate in the review of design and coding of software products.Ensure that all developed test protocols are and/or can be automated, follow testing standards, and are documented.Develop work estimates and status reports for each test effort. Maintain adequate interaction with the project manager, the project engineer and project team members to ensure that tasks are being executed with appropriate priority and timing.May lead and coordinate part or all of the testing effort for a project. This usually requires development and tracking of a test plan and test schedule as well as the reporting of test results.

 

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, with concentration in software; or equivalent knowledge in the areas of software engineering (software requirements analysis, software design, software testing).Expert level knowledge of the Linux operating system.Expert level programming and debugging of complex shell (bash) and tcl scripts.Expert level C, C++, Python and Ruby coding and debugging skills.Experience with test tools and equipment, with emphasis on high end signal, spectrum, and vector network analyzers.Experience controlling test instrumentation with SCPI commands.Experience writing and executing test procedures. Strong documentation skills.Proven ability to work effectively individually and collaboratively in a team environment.Must exhibit good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.Capable of multi-tasking; working on multiple projects & supporting production activities.Strong technical background; capable of coming up-to-speed quickly on new technologies.Great problem-solving skills.Proficient in personal computing skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

 

 

Preferences:

Previous experience testing software defined radios operating in the S, X and Ka bandsPrevious experience in the Space industry and space rated components

 

 

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000/year

 

Voyager Space - Technology (Space Micro) offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

  Voyager Space - Technology (Space Micro) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

 

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.