Job Description

Our initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will

provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved

communities around the world.

As a RF Systems Integration Test Engineer, you will be responsible for integration and test activities for various system related features for satellites , ground gateways and the customer terminals.

You will work closely with colleagues wide-ranging, inter-disciplinary team to support both lab system testing and troubleshooting and reproducing on-orbit issues in the lab. This will include test definition, execution, optimization and reporting of test data. You must be flexible, responsive, and able to succeed within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

As a member of the Silicon team, you will be responsible for verification and validation of the satellite systems including the ground gateway and customer terminals. This includes everything from integrating new features in lab with test equipment to getting features working end to end including ground service with the expected performance.

Responsibilities:

- Conceptualize and execute a test campaign with functionality and performance. Engage with systems, hardware, and software development engineering teams to accomplish the following in pursuit of integration and testing: capture requirements, define use cases, work backwards from product strategy.

- End to end functional and performance testing to include ground equipment, satellite, customer terminals and cloud services.

- Expand test coverage in lab by integrating with test equipment and collaborating closely with test equipment vendors.

- Troubleshoot deeply: anticipate failures, collect data, analyze log files, compare models to observed behavior, root cause.

- Troubleshoot and root cause MAC to application layer throughput degradation and packet losses across the system.

- Support and reproduce on orbit functional and performance issues in the lab.

- Draft and maintain high quality documentation for program-level feedback: test verification matrix, status tracking, test runs for record.

- Enhance testing efficiency by automating test execution and analysis.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or equivalent experience.

- 5+ years of satellite and/or cellular lab testing experience.

- Experience with Linux, basic networking skills, and RF lab equipment configuration.

- Experience with test development in Python or similar language.

- Experience with RF measurement techniques and test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, RF signal generators, etc.).

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.

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