Principal Communication Systems Engineer

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Do you want to join a team of innovators and pioneers in the field of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms that is developing leading-edge phased array antennas and radios for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems? If you thrive in a start-up environment and are passionate about space technology, we want to hear from you!

Role Overview: As a Principal Communication Systems Engineer, you will be the technical point of contact for the communication programs. You will lead the development of space architecture concepts, sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, high-level software and hardware system architecture design, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, and risk assessment. You will coordinate activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams, raise issues at the program level, and drive complex programs to success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements and ensure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces.
• Support reviews of requests for proposals to develop and respond with innovative solutions.
• Lead trade studies to optimise system architecture.
• Define and validate space system requirements and interfaces.
• Develop and direct technical concept development in support of proposals.
• Lead the development of space architecture concepts, sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, hardware system design, link budget studies, gain line up, cascade analysis, array simulation studies, CONOPS development, and risk reduction.
• Lead analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance, and other quality factors to ensure mission success.
• Participate in developing system engineering processes for requirements management, flow down, and traceability.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 9+ years of experience in space communications.
• Strong background in communication theory and deep understanding of RF concepts and impairments.
• Practical experience with FPGA and modern vector processing engines.
• Familiarity with satellite-communications standards (NR NTN, DVB-S2x, CCSDS).
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (ideally Python) and one programming language (ideally C++).
• Experience working with product/component developers and vendors.
• Sense of urgency and ability to work well under pressure.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of space communications.
• Work in a hands-on, interactive, and autonomous environment.
• Engage in exciting and challenging projects that push the boundaries of technology.
• Collaborate with passionate and energetic individuals who are committed to innovation and excellence.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Communication Systems Engineer to design and own new cutting-edge products in a fast-paced, innovative environment and benefits from a competitive salary and benefits and site-based working in Milton Keynes. If you are ready to make a significant impact in the field of space communications and want to be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, apply now!