Verification and Validation Engineer- Payload/SATCOM

4 weeks ago

Portsmouth UK, Hampshire, United Kingdom Capgemini Engineering Full time

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.


About the job you’re considering

We are looking for Verification and Validation engineer able to create and execute Hardware and Software test cases for satellite/payload testing (SDR – Software defined radio).

Engineer will work with the HW V&V team, while having direct interaction with Test Development team, so shall be able to ensure correct communication flow and convey information to stakeholders with expertise in both hardware and software domains.


Onsite role: Initial 6 weeks training based in Stevenage for ramp-up.

Actual test execution will be at Portsmouth site after the training period.


Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.


Your role

  • 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-cases 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 validation of 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)


Your security clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. ​

To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.​

Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.​

Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.​


About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.​

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