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What this role is
This role develops automation frameworks and test tools for satellite and gateway systems, using Python to build end-to-end test suites, dashboards, and AI-agent tooling that support quality monitoring and operational readiness. It suits engineers with strong Python skills who have experience automating complex hardware and RF systems and want to apply AI agents to real infrastructure problems.
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Skills this role names
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Cursor AI
- FastAPI
- Git
- GitHub Copilot
- InfluxDB
- Jenkins
- Model Context Protocol
- PostgreSQL
- Python
- React
- REST APIs
- Secure Shell (SSH)
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- At least 4 years of hands-on automation development
- Experience with telecommunications, satellite, or network systems
- Experience automating embedded systems, RF systems, communication systems, or hardware interfaces
- Proficient in Python
- Experience with REST APIs, data parsing, automation scripts, and report generation
- Experience with version control tools like Git
- Experience with CI tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI
- Familiar with RF equipment such as spectrum analyzers and signal generators
- Hands-on experience integrating AI agents into automation and test workflows
- Experience developing tools and servers using Model Context Protocol or equivalent interfaces
- Ability to design cost- and token-efficient agentic workflows
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written
Nice to have
- SQL and database experience
- Experience with FastAPI, React, PostgreSQL, InfluxDB, AWS ECS/Fargate, S3, SharePoint/Graph, or Jira
- Experience with instrument-control methods like SCPI/TCP, HTTP/XML, SNMP, or SSH
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot
- Familiarity with evaluation and observability for AI systems