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RF Digital Design Engineer SDR
2019-05-12 16:29:19| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Digital RF Design Engineer Our client is a new European space launch company with backing from several of Europes largest venture capital investors and space agency funding. We are recruiting an experienced RF Engineer for an exciting spaceflight development role based in Forres near Inverness, at our engineering office and manufacturing centre. We are seeking a motivated, experienced Digital RF Design Engineer, ideally with space segment experience, to work on the design of RF systems launch vehicle and ground. The launch vehicle will include several radio transmitters and receivers, covering command uplink, telemetry downlink, video downlink, and GNSS reception. You will be responsible for RF system design, and particularly softwaredefined radio SDR transmitters and receivers. Previous experience with SDR is considered essential. You MIGHT BE a highly experienced digital RF engineer, working in a slowmoving environment that rarely gives you a chance to see your work in action. You will be eager for a fastpaced opportunity that offers exceptional freedom and responsibility, as well as the chance to create a critical component on a European space launch vehicle. Role Digital RF Avionics Design Engineer Start date February 2019 ASAP Workplace ForresInverness Travel Occasional within Europe Your responsibilities will include Link budgets, and licence applications to governing authorities. Procurement and test of transmitter and receiver hardware launch vehicle and ground SDR configuration and programming, to match RF signals of integrated transceivers. Interfacing with external radio ground stations operators, to ensure compatibility between their and our systems. Experience Minimum of a bachelors degree in aerospace engineering or a related field 48 years of handson experience with RF system design, development and testing. Software defined radio, GNU radio, modulation theory and signal processing. A flexible and dedicated mindset You will probably have these core attributes We are looking experienced candidates who can demonstrate they get things done with a pragmatic attitude and reliable results. Your track record will be important. For the right candidates we offer a benefits package that includes the opportunity to earn an equity stake in the company. You must be a European citizen, from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention. You may be required to undergo security screening.
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Communications System Engineer SDR Digital Payload Specialist wm
2018-09-14 16:26:48| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
KLEO Connect GmbH is a startup looking to provide global satellite data communications services. The group is currently working with international partners to design a megaconstellation of small LEO satellites and cuttingedge user terminals and ground infrastructure. The system will deliver connectivity solutions with levels of performance, service and resilience that have been previously unmatched in the industry. KLEO has a growing team with offices in Berlin and Munich. We are looking to supplement our very talented team in Berlin with a Communications System Engineer wm SDR and Digital Payload Specialist The Communications Systems Engineer will hold a technical role within KLEO, based in the Berlin office, and involved primarily in advanced communications systems architecting and design. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the companys activities for spacebased communications payload system definition, and coordinate with our manufacturer on all RD efforts. They will actively interface between Engineering and Business Development teams and international technical partners to ensure that the system design fulfills the companys service delivery objectives respectively. Main Responsibilities Lead the development of requirements and specifications for SDR and Digital payload systems Drive communication system interface definition for space and ground systems Manage working groups, consisting of internal and external partners, to establish the baseline standards in signal protocols and networking approaches Support communication payload system reviews Support customerdriven systems trades analysis and execution of change management activities Simulation of digital payload for onground HIL testing of networking and routing schemes Design and implementation of control systems, operational software, and toolkits to monitor and enhance operational efficiency Provide technical consultancy services to Business Development to support sales, presales, and application development Breakdown SDR and Digital Payload projects into tasks that can be supported by junior communication engineers Mentor junior communication engineers in advanced antenna systems to provide added redundancy for team expertise Use of advanced operational engineering tools within satellite and communications systems, including RF and digital communications Maintain awareness of technology trends and assist in the development of new products and services and be able to outline their architectural implementation and support trials Skills and Qualifications Require advanced degree in a related field i.e. Electrical, Computer or Systems Engineering Minimum 5 years of experience in satellite communications systems engineering with specific knowledge in digital payload engineering and SDRs Practical knowledge and experience in communications and networking standards and protocols Practical knowledge of systems engineering and manufacturing practices Confidence in working directly with potential customers, suppliers and subcontractors Experience developing systems documentation, requirements, test plans and procedures, and operational procedures Ability to work independently and effectively, cocoordinating tasks and responsibilities Strong analytical and excellent organizational skills Excellent communications and interpersonal skills written and verbal Fluency in English, other languages particularly German and Chinese considered an asset Willingness to travel overseas Desirable skills Practical experience in the commissioning and testing of satellite systems Business awareness and acumen Solid programmingsoftware engineering skills with good knowledge of MATLAB, Visual Basic, python and Java programming environments Our offer Challenging job with a high degree of responsibility and creativity Productive startup work environment with flat hierarchies and flexible working hours Attractive salary related to skills and experience, and a permanent position Modern work environment If you are interested in joining our team and being a part of innovating our incredible systems and services, please send us your full application with a cover letter specifically indicating your areas of interest.
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MStar launches 4k STB SoCs with HDR to SDR conversion
2015-09-17 14:30:26| Digital TV News
MStar Semi has released a new range of 4K STB chipsets including HDR to SDR conversion. If an MStar-based set-top box detects that the TV has a programmable backlight then it can control the backlight to simulate HDR even on an SDR TV.
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Handheld SFF SDR Platform provides RF flexibility, performance.
2015-06-02 14:31:06| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Employing quad-core ARM®Cortex®-A9 (Freescale i.MX6) processor running Linux, 4.4 x 1.6 x 1.1 in. Matchstiq™ S10 supports connectivity via GigE (PoE capable), USB 2.0 OTG, and HDMI and features integrated GPS with 1PPS. Platform is based on Sidekiq MiniPCIe SDR card, with RF transceiver providing independently tunable RF transmitter and receiver covering 70 MHz to 6 GHz as well as RF channel bandwidths up to 50 MHz and Xilinx® Spartan®6 LX45T FPGA. RTC with battery backup is also standard.
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S&C And XetaWave Launch New SpeedNet SDR Software Defined Radios
2015-02-10 06:00:07| rfglobalnet Home Page
S&C Electric Company, a smart grid leader shaping the future of power delivery, today announces the new SpeedNet™ SDR Software Defined Radios, which combines S&C's field-proven mesh-radio technology with the software-defined radio platform from XetaWave, a Colorado-based leader in wireless technology.
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