At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement cutting-edge RF payload solutions for exciting space missions.
- Company: Join a pioneering aerospace company with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a commitment to excellence and career advancement.
- Why this job: Be part of groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space technology.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in system engineering with strong skills in RF design and signal processing.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Responsible for design, implementation and verification of RF payload solutions into SSTL missions.
Key Tasks
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop RF payload solutions for SSTL missions.
- System level design and performance analysis of RF payloads (communications, radar, SIGINT).
- Specification of payload hardware including transmitters, receivers and antennas.
- Specification of in-orbit or ground based signal processing solutions.
- Specification and development of tools for payload design, test and calibration.
- Work with other SSTL engineering teams and/or external subcontractors to develop and implement payload hardware and signal processing solutions.
- Define and support payload verification by on ground environmental test and in-orbit commissioning.
- Manage payload delivery, integration and test as part of SSTL projects.
- Work package manager responsibilities including planning/reporting budget/schedule/resources.
- Input to bids involving RF payloads.
- Support project reviews including presentation of technical solutions and programmatic progress to internal and external stakeholders.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Previous Experience
- Ideally 5+ years relevant experience.
- System engineering for complex, multidisciplinary products or project solutions.
- Requirements analysis and flow down.
- Experience with some of the following: link budget analysis, RF and/or digital design, signal processing, antenna design/simulation, test definition/support for development and product verification.
- Experience of manufacture and test for space advantageous.
Qualifications Knowledge & Skills
- Good 1st degree in engineering, maths or physics.
- Comfortable working with experts while maintaining ownership of the solution.
- Confident delving into detail as required without being distracted from project objectives.
- Good inter-personal skills - both written and oral communications; ability to interface with customers and technical representatives.
- Familiarity with Matlab or Python for mathematical modelling.
- Good knowledge of MS Word/Excel/Powerpoint, plus MS Project or similar planning tool.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Ability to work well in teams but also individually.
- Results orientated, can-do approach.
- Pro-active and able to take initiative.
- Decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organised with clear communication skills.
- Able to demonstrate company mindsets; accountability, one team, customers and projects rule, and audacity.
Location Guildford, Surrey
RF Payload Engineer in Surrey employer: Surrey Satellite Technology
As an AIT Integration Engineer with us, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to advancing space exploration. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth, offering opportunities for training and development while working in a state-of-the-art cleanroom environment. Located in a vibrant area, our company not only supports your career aspirations but also encourages a healthy work-life balance, making it an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Surrey Satellite Technology Recruitment Team
