Functional Validation Engineer - Satellite Payload Software- 6 month contract [26176]

Qualifications

• Essential Skills & Experience
• Experience in software verification, validation or integration testing within a complex engineering environment;
• Ability to interpret detailed validation requirements and develop robust automated test procedures;
• Strong Java development skills for automated test script creation and maintenance.
• Experience of Linux-based environments;
• Experience using source control and software lifecycle tools, including Git, SVN, Jira and Confluence;
• Knowledge of software development and validation processes, including traceability and configuration management;
• Experience of hardware and software integration testing;
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to investigate complex technical issues.
• RF & Satellite Communications Knowledge
• Strong understanding of RF principles and test equipment setup, including:
• RF signal generators;
• Spectrum analysers;
• Modems;
• DC power supplies.
• Experience working with hardware RF test environments;
• Knowledge of CCSDS standards and space communications protocols, including:
• Telecommand (TC) and Telemetry (TM);
• PUS packets;
• TM Frames;
• TC Segments;
• CLTUs;
• CLCW.
• Tool & Technology Skills
• Essential
• Java development;
• Software verification and validation;
• RF equipment configuration and operation;
• Linux;
• CCSDS standards;
• Git/SVN;
• Jira/Confluence.
• Desirable
• Python development;
• MobaXterm;
• Satellite communications systems;
• Aerospace or space industry experience;
• Safety-critical software validation experience;
• Experience with numerical simulation environments such as SATSIM.
• Behavioural Competencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work effectively with distributed teams and technical stakeholders;
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus;
• Proactive approach to issue identification, dependency management and risk mitigation;
• Ability to work independently within a safety-critical and highly controlled engineering environment;
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple validation activities concurrently;
• Additional Information
• This job is located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
• If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV (in English and in Word or PDF) by clicking on the button “Apply for this job” quoting job UK-HP-26176.
• An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!
• Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That's why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles.
• Last apply date: 30/10/2026!