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Job Description
SWISSto12 is one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace companies, specializing in 3D printing technologies for high-performance Radio Frequency (RF) products and applications, and manufacturing geostationary telecommunication satellites like HummingSat, which has been sold to major telecom operators such as Intelsat and ViaSat (Inmarsat). The HummingSat is the first commercial telecom GEO SmallSat developed with ESA, offering a compact, cost-efficient, and high-performing telecom payload platform.
SWISSto12 also provides innovative RF products and sub-systems, utilizing patented 3D printing technologies to deliver lightweight, compact, and high-performance RF solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of a new class of telecommunication satellites.
Job Requirements
* Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, RF, or a related field.
* Hands-on experience with testing hardware such as VNAs, Spectrum analyzers, Signal Generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
* Knowledge of S-parameters, AM/AM, AM/PM, Noise Figure, and Spurious tests at frequencies from L to Ka Bands.
* Experience testing RF power amplification subsystems.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration.
* Fluent English; French is a plus.
Nice to have:
* Understanding of spacecraft assembly, integration, and testing.
* Experience with TVAC and CATR spacecraft testing.
* Automated test scripting (Python, MATLAB, C#).
* Familiarity with SCPI commands and EMC testing.
Job Responsibilities
* Develop test requirements and perform AIT testing on payload hardware.
* Prepare and outline test procedures, including automation strategies.
* Participate in development, production, qualification, and acceptance phases.
* Engage directly with RF systems during testing and troubleshooting.
* Review test results and produce reports.
* Collaborate with various engineering teams (thermal, avionics, RF, TCR).
* Contribute to AIT planning and customer meetings.
* Assist in developing and optimizing production lines for future products.
Job Benefits
Details to be discussed during your conversation with our recruitment team.
About SWISSto12
SWISSto12 has secured contracts with ViaSat, Inmarsat, Intelsat, ESA, Thales, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and others. It is a spin-off from EPFL, headquartered in Renens near Lausanne, with subsidiaries in Foster City, Virginia, Madrid, and Copenhagen. The company is well-funded, profitable, and backed by prominent investors.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Industries: Defense, Space, Aerospace, Telecommunications
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