Payload Systems Test Engineer

Our client is an international leader in satellite communications delivering connectivity solutions to customers around the world. To strengthen its R&D team in Switzerland it is looking for a Payload Systems Test Engineer who thinks big acts with confidence and enjoys working in an inclusive multidisciplinary environment.

The role As a Payload Systems Test Engineer you will focus on cutting-edge technology for innovative satcom architectures. You understand complex systems which include communication chains HW/SW as well as optomechanical subsystems lasers control loops mechatronics and the related challenges when targeting the space environment.

You enjoy the R&D framework ranging from (1) the meticulous system integration to (2) the execution of extensive test campaigns in the cleanroom for calibration and optimization and (3) the consolidation of space-qualified third-party software to drive the overall system. You are passionate about continuous improvement and you feel at ease in a multidisciplinary and international environment being the one with first hands on the core of the system.

- Technical responsible for both core system and cleanroom throughout the test campaigns

- Technical lead on tests and experiments (test plans test executions and test reports from requirements to the compliance matrix)

- Point of contact for the high-level SW architecture and responsible for limited SW implementations

- Support on both formal and informal reviews

- Support on proof-of-concepts

- Assist on both system integration and maintenance in the cleanroom

- MS/PhD in Engineering (Mechatronics Microtechnology Photonics Electronics Optoelectronics Optomechanics Automation etc.)

- Experience in or interest for the following areas: - Satcom and payload architectures - Lasers and optomechanics - Mechatronics HW SW - Python - Test activities in cleanroom - Instrumentation and automation - Low-noise and low-vibration environments

- Prior working experience in industry is a plus

- Swiss or EU (27) citizenship

- Fluent English