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SWISSto12 is one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace companies, evolving from its pioneering use of 3D printing technologies for high-performance Radio Frequency (RF)products and applications to recently announcing the manufacture of entire geostationary telecom satellites, called HummingSat, that define a new category in space.

HummingSat is the world’s first commercial telecom GEO SmallSat developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA). Its uniquely compact size combined with highly capable telecom payloads allows telecommunications operators to deploy a cost-efficient, compact and agile asset without sacrificing performance or security. HummingSat has recently been selected by Inmarsat to build three I-8 satellites and in 2022 by Intelsat to build the I-45 satellite.

SWISSto12 is also a leading provider of Radiofrequency (RF) products and sub-systems. The company’s patented 3D printing technologies and associated product designs are unique to deliver lightweight, compact, highly performing, and competitive RF products.

This position is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the development of a new class of telecommunication satellites. If you are looking for position where you can play an active role in contributing to an innovative and fast-growing company, this role is for you.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following functions:

• Write test requirements and perform AIT testing on payload electrical hardware.
• Prepare AIT test procedures, outlining test methodologies for automated testing.
• Follow development, production, qualification, and acceptances phases.
• Bring hands-on experience to the team by directly working with electrical/RF systems during testing and troubleshooting.
• Review test results and generate test reports.
• Collaborate with engineering team (accommodation, avionics, thermal, RF, TCR).
• Contribute to the review of the AIT plan.
• Contribute to meetings with customer regarding payload integration and tests.
• Develop and optimize production line for future products.

Required experience and competencies:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, RF, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on testing hardware fluency using VNAs, Spectrum analyzers, Signal Generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Familiar with S-parameters, AM/AM, AM/PM, Noise Figure and Spurious tests techniques at frequencies ranging from L to Ka Bands.
• Experience with RF power amplification subsystems testing.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams.
• Fluent English is mandatory, French is a plus.

Nice to have:

• Understanding of spacecraft assembly integration and test
• Experience with TVAC and CATR spacecraft testing
• Writing automated test scripts allowing for rapid testing
• Experience programming in Python, MATLAB and C#
• Familiar with SCPI command language
• Familiar with EMC sniff and spray testing

More about SWISSto12:

SWISSto12 has successfully established contracts with IntelSat and ESA for HummingSat as well as contracts for their RF product line in Europe and the US with prominent partners and customers such as Thales, CAES, Elbit, IAI and the ESA. SWISSto12 is a spin off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), is privately owned and backed by prominent Swiss and European Investors. SWISSto12 is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and operates a US-subsidiary in Foster City California. The company is well funded for its near and mid-term developments and backed by a solid customer revenue stream.