Satellite communications Engineer

SATCOM Engineer/ SATCOM Test Engineer/ Satellite Engineer/ Satellite communications Engineer/ Communications Engineer / Satellite System Engineer

Domains: Aerospace/ Aircraft/ Defence/ Aviation/ Avionics/ Spacecraft/ Telecommunications.

Location: Everette, WA (Onsite work only)

( Aero Exp is good however, profiles from Telecom are good too )

Job Description

One of our Aviation client's team is seeking assistance on configuration, integration and testing the overall system, software + hardware, for Universal Aircraft Terminal (UAT) project

Position Roles/Responsibilities

• Perform System hardware and software test setup for satellite modem terminal testing
• Perform Network configuration and Traffic simulation and applying use cases.
• Generate/use -case test script and Automation across various scenarios.
• Perform testing as per documented procedures.
• Document test results and generate conclusions.
• You should be able to set-up and create the test environment using emulators.
• We should be able to create /define Web interfaces to test the system.
• Know-how of Sensors - Offboard data transmission in the aero domain, Off-board Web interfaces development and for Data sync time frame/period
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited course of study in aerospace and computer engineering is preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in telecom and networking
• Knowledge on Universal Aircraft Terminal & Satellite Modems is an advantage
  
  

Key Terms

• Configuration, Integration and testing the overall Satellite Communication system, Software + hardware
• Satellite modem for aircraft to ground communications conditions being emulated.
• SATCOM Connectivity & Testing, Controller Pilot Data Link Communication, Automatic Dependent Surveillance automatically sends position reports to ATC via datalink (VHF, HF, or SATCOM).
• Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System, VDL mode, Automated terminal information system, ADS-B and TIS-B sensors, Avionics Testing, Ground network systems (ILS / VOR and TACAN) and using latest satellite-based positioning and navigation aids (G-BAS, S-BAS), Single AoA,
• Beta testing, Black box testing, Operational acceptance testing, Contract acceptance testing, & Regulation acceptance testing
• Advantage: Knowhow of communication technologies such as Bluetooth, HF, Wi-Fi, Wireless (3G/4G/LTE/5G), CPDLC/ACARS, L-Band, and Ku/Ka-band; ARINC Services (Series – 500, 700 , 800 ) (429, 717 etc. ), Ethernet (up to 1000Base-T support etc)