Payload SW Verification and Validation Engineer: Satellite Systems Expert

1 month ago


Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Capgemini Engineering Full time

At Capgemini Engineering, we drive innovation in engineering services, uniting a global team of experts to help companies unleash their potential.

We are seeking a skilled Verification and Validation engineer to develop and execute test cases for satellite/payload testing (SDR – Software defined radio).

This role requires collaboration with the HW V&V team and direct interaction with the Test Development team, ensuring effective communication flow and conveying information to stakeholders with expertise in both hardware and software domains.

We offer a hybrid working arrangement, blending Company offices, client sites, and home-based work. You will be required to spend some time at our offices or client sites.

Your Key Responsibilities:
  • Understanding of space systems and satellite communication principles, protocols, and technologies, satellite operations, and payload engineering.
  • Solid understanding of Software Defined Radio concepts for Payload application.
  • Solid knowledge of embedded software validation methodologies for SoC/FPGA based systems.
  • Expertise in testing and verifying real-time or safety-critical systems for Payload.
  • Knowledge of CCSDS or ECSS standards for Telecommand and Telemetry.
  • Experience in test-case development and execution for Payload SW testing (satcom payload preferred).
  • Solid understanding of interdisciplinary validation and troubleshooting of complex systems involving hardware, software, and algorithm.
  • Experience in validating software algorithms and operational systems against user-defined requirements.
  • Experience using Automated systems validation/regression testing.
  • Experience creating test cases, using protocol simulators (intermediate knowledge of Java programming is mandatory).
  • Good knowledge of real-time operating systems (free-RtOS, or embedded Linux with real-time extensions), systems programming, concurrency, and scheduling. Knowledge of QEMU nice to have.
  • Experience working using open-source development stack (Eclipse / Github / openjdk).

Our estimated salary for this position is £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on your experience and qualifications.

About Us:

Capedmini Engineering is a global business and technology transformation partner helping organizations accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world. We value excellence, care, responsibility, dynamism, and innovation.

We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where you can bring your whole self to work. Our goal is to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of our clients' business needs.



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