Sr. Systems Validation Engineer (SerDes / Physical Layer)

Sr. Systems Validation Engineer (SerDes / Physical Layer)

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: SRSYS011513

• Posted : March 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Farnborough, HA GU147LS, GBR

Description

Role: Reporting to the Chip Validation Team Leader, the candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Validate high-speed SerDes PHY.
• Link bring-up
• Equalization tuning
• PVT (Process, Voltage, Temperature)
• Different data rates and bandwidths

Lab Bring-up & Measurement

• Work hands on with lab equipment:
  • Oscilloscopes (real time / sampling)
  • BERT (Bit Error Rate Tester)
  • DCA
  • PNAX
• Perform:
  • Eye diagram measurements
  • Jitter tolerance testing
  • Tune PHY parameters
  • Enable debug hooks (register access, logging)
  • Able to test a Stressed eye
• Validation of MDA Chipsets verifying functional and performance metrics
• Development and ownership of chip and system test plan with collaboration of development and test teams
• Development of test automation in Python for the chip and system test plans
• Investigation of root cause of test case failures and providing corrective action in conjunction with the development teams
• Execution, development and planning of Chip & System tests and Contribute to the evolution of product quality for MDA ESMA silicon products
• Support Test Management tools and continuous integration methodologies
• Data analysis and post processing of data collected

Requirements

• Batchelor/Master Degree in Electronic/Computer Science Engineering
• Experience of testing Telecommunication or Satellite Systems
• Experience of Chip and system testing, especially with Analog, RF and high speed communication blocks
• Knowledge in time domain high speed links (SerDes) and associated equipment (BERT, DCA)
• Proven experience in program languagein an automation test environment (C/C++/Python etc.)
• Very good debugging skills. Ability to investigate and root cause the issues observed
• Experience in planning, estimating and development of system tests
• Defect Tracking and Knowledge Management software (Atlassian JIRA and Confluence preferred)Knowledge of testing Methodologies
• Knowledge of operation of RF test equipment such as Spectrum Analysers, VNAs/PNA's, Sig. Gens, power meters , high speed sampling scopes, etc.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Knowledge on RF fundamentals and communications theory
• Independent, self-motivated, team player and multitasking capabilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment

Benefits

MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan; and an employee assistance program.

Equal opportunity statement

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

Accommodations

MDA Space is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.