Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer Space/Satellite Guildford Hybrid Competitive salary & package We are seeking a Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer to help shape and influence current and future flight spacecraft structures and mechanical systems. As part of the mechanical team, you will play a vital role in spacecraft layout, structural developments, and the analysis of new structural systems. You will oversee structural and mechanical sub-systems from concept through to ground verification testing and flight, working closely with mechanical design and principal engineers. The role involves a combination of structural design, analysis, and testing activities, as well as supporting the development of spacecraft mechanical systems to ensure reliable operation in demanding environments. This work focuses on delivering innovative and robust solutions for spacecraft structures and mechanical systems Key Tasks Technical Leadership : Serve as the Technical Lead for structural and mechanical system design for spacecraft structures. Work Package Management: Develop and maintain schedules and budgets for mechanical and structural Work Packages, reporting budget and schedule deviations and managing risks. Risk Management: Identify, monitor, and mitigate structural and mechanical systems risks. Requirement Management: Flow down customer requirements to subsystem and hardware levels, ensuring compliance and validation. Development Plans: Define, organise, and implement structural development, qualification, and validation plans. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Analytical Modelling: Develop and manage analytical models for structures and subsystems using FEA, performing static, dynamic, and quasi-static analyses to validate numerical results with test data and determine structural margins of safety. Refine numerical models to ensure alignment with experimental data. Environmental Specifications : Derive environmental envelope specifications from launch documentation, analytical results, and test data. Mass Properties Management: Manage structural and system mass properties including mass, centre of gravity and moments/ products of inertia. Test Campaigns: Define, organise, and lead structural testing (vibration, static, acoustic, shock, and mass properties) Documentation: Maintain design/analysis logs, document analysis activities, and write test and compliance reports. Customer Engagement: Present work at internal and external reviews, ensuring effective communication and reporting. PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications A good degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Experience 10+ years analytical design experience for structures Knowledge & Skills Use of software packages including Nastran, HyperMesh, SmartOffice, MATLAB, Ansys Workbench, Solidworks Analysis of both lightweight metallic and composite materials to provide margin of safety/reserve factors using a combination of hand stressing and FEA. Experience of spacecraft level static, dynamic and thermo-elastic analysis using the latest FEA tools. Exposure to spacecraft development and qualification planning Experience of spacecraft mechanical testing such as vibration, static and shock. Ability to manage work packages and be responsible for delivery of work to budget and on schedule Good management and organisational skills Benefits Highly competitive Salary. Flexible working policies. 32 days annual leave + BH. Annual Company Bonus Scheme. Up to 8% employer pension contribution. Life Assurance (6X salary). Private Health Care. Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave. Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes.
May 21, 2026
Full time
Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer Space/Satellite Guildford Hybrid Competitive salary & package We are seeking a Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer to help shape and influence current and future flight spacecraft structures and mechanical systems. As part of the mechanical team, you will play a vital role in spacecraft layout, structural developments, and the analysis of new structural systems. You will oversee structural and mechanical sub-systems from concept through to ground verification testing and flight, working closely with mechanical design and principal engineers. The role involves a combination of structural design, analysis, and testing activities, as well as supporting the development of spacecraft mechanical systems to ensure reliable operation in demanding environments. This work focuses on delivering innovative and robust solutions for spacecraft structures and mechanical systems Key Tasks Technical Leadership : Serve as the Technical Lead for structural and mechanical system design for spacecraft structures. Work Package Management: Develop and maintain schedules and budgets for mechanical and structural Work Packages, reporting budget and schedule deviations and managing risks. Risk Management: Identify, monitor, and mitigate structural and mechanical systems risks. Requirement Management: Flow down customer requirements to subsystem and hardware levels, ensuring compliance and validation. Development Plans: Define, organise, and implement structural development, qualification, and validation plans. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Analytical Modelling: Develop and manage analytical models for structures and subsystems using FEA, performing static, dynamic, and quasi-static analyses to validate numerical results with test data and determine structural margins of safety. Refine numerical models to ensure alignment with experimental data. Environmental Specifications : Derive environmental envelope specifications from launch documentation, analytical results, and test data. Mass Properties Management: Manage structural and system mass properties including mass, centre of gravity and moments/ products of inertia. Test Campaigns: Define, organise, and lead structural testing (vibration, static, acoustic, shock, and mass properties) Documentation: Maintain design/analysis logs, document analysis activities, and write test and compliance reports. Customer Engagement: Present work at internal and external reviews, ensuring effective communication and reporting. PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications A good degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Experience 10+ years analytical design experience for structures Knowledge & Skills Use of software packages including Nastran, HyperMesh, SmartOffice, MATLAB, Ansys Workbench, Solidworks Analysis of both lightweight metallic and composite materials to provide margin of safety/reserve factors using a combination of hand stressing and FEA. Experience of spacecraft level static, dynamic and thermo-elastic analysis using the latest FEA tools. Exposure to spacecraft development and qualification planning Experience of spacecraft mechanical testing such as vibration, static and shock. Ability to manage work packages and be responsible for delivery of work to budget and on schedule Good management and organisational skills Benefits Highly competitive Salary. Flexible working policies. 32 days annual leave + BH. Annual Company Bonus Scheme. Up to 8% employer pension contribution. Life Assurance (6X salary). Private Health Care. Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave. Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes.
Senior Power Engineer Analogue Design Space / Aerospace Guildford Hybrid Key Tasks Primary role is an Analogue Design Engineer for Space Projects, including design, analysis, development, verification, test and delivery of the power subsystem/modules including Battery Charge/Discharge Regulators, Power Distribution Modules, Relay/Activation Modules, Drive Electronics for motors/mechanism, DC-DC converters (range from 5W-3kW), Heater Control Boards, Batteries and Solar Panels. Typical duties include: Requirements capture and derivation from top level requirements to module level requirements Design and delivery of Analogue/Power Electronics Modules in Spacecraft, which meet these requirements within the agreed schedule/cost Management and verification of these requirements Carrying out the required analysis to verify that these requirements will be met over the mission life-time including FMECA, WCA, PSA, Reliability Analysis, etc Specifying and carrying out the verification tests on hardware Authoring of technical documents (including test/verification plans, procedures and technical descriptions) Typical Analogue/Power Electronics Equipment in a spacecraft defined as follows: Batter Charge/Discharge Regulators, Power Distribution Modules, Relay/Activation Modules, Drive Electronics for motors/mechanism, DC-DC converters (range from 5W-1kW), Heater/Propulsion Control Boards, etc. Previous Experience Analogue/Power Electronics Design experience, ideally in the Space or Aerospace Industries Qualifications Knowledge & Skills BTEC / Degree in Electronics or equivalent Excellent understanding of analogue and power electronics Familiarity with microprocessor and FPGA interfacing Wide knowledge of electronic components, preferably for a space environment Wide experience with schematic capture and simulation software (i.e. Mentor Graphics, OrCAD PSPICE, etc.) An exciting opportunity to make a difference within the industry delivering highly innovative power solutions for spacecraft missions. This role involves responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, development, verification and delivery of power system and energy conversion solutions into different missions, including power subsystem lead responsibility for those missions. This key role will often sit within the core team of a satellite mission interacting with other technical leads across multiple disciplines to generate the technical solutions for innovative projects. Benefits Highly competitive Salary dependent on experience Flexible working policies 32 days annual leave + BH Annual Company Bonus Scheme Up to 8% employer pension contribution Life Assurance (6X salary) Private Health Care Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes
May 20, 2026
Full time
Senior Power Engineer Analogue Design Space / Aerospace Guildford Hybrid Key Tasks Primary role is an Analogue Design Engineer for Space Projects, including design, analysis, development, verification, test and delivery of the power subsystem/modules including Battery Charge/Discharge Regulators, Power Distribution Modules, Relay/Activation Modules, Drive Electronics for motors/mechanism, DC-DC converters (range from 5W-3kW), Heater Control Boards, Batteries and Solar Panels. Typical duties include: Requirements capture and derivation from top level requirements to module level requirements Design and delivery of Analogue/Power Electronics Modules in Spacecraft, which meet these requirements within the agreed schedule/cost Management and verification of these requirements Carrying out the required analysis to verify that these requirements will be met over the mission life-time including FMECA, WCA, PSA, Reliability Analysis, etc Specifying and carrying out the verification tests on hardware Authoring of technical documents (including test/verification plans, procedures and technical descriptions) Typical Analogue/Power Electronics Equipment in a spacecraft defined as follows: Batter Charge/Discharge Regulators, Power Distribution Modules, Relay/Activation Modules, Drive Electronics for motors/mechanism, DC-DC converters (range from 5W-1kW), Heater/Propulsion Control Boards, etc. Previous Experience Analogue/Power Electronics Design experience, ideally in the Space or Aerospace Industries Qualifications Knowledge & Skills BTEC / Degree in Electronics or equivalent Excellent understanding of analogue and power electronics Familiarity with microprocessor and FPGA interfacing Wide knowledge of electronic components, preferably for a space environment Wide experience with schematic capture and simulation software (i.e. Mentor Graphics, OrCAD PSPICE, etc.) An exciting opportunity to make a difference within the industry delivering highly innovative power solutions for spacecraft missions. This role involves responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, development, verification and delivery of power system and energy conversion solutions into different missions, including power subsystem lead responsibility for those missions. This key role will often sit within the core team of a satellite mission interacting with other technical leads across multiple disciplines to generate the technical solutions for innovative projects. Benefits Highly competitive Salary dependent on experience Flexible working policies 32 days annual leave + BH Annual Company Bonus Scheme Up to 8% employer pension contribution Life Assurance (6X salary) Private Health Care Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes
Power Systems Engineer Space / Aerospace Guildford Hybrid An exciting opportunity to make a difference within the industry delivering highly innovative power solutions for spacecraft missions. This role involves responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, development, verification and delivery of power system and energy conversion solutions into different missions, including power subsystem lead responsibility for those missions. This key role will often sit within the core team of a satellite mission interacting with other technical leads across multiple disciplines to generate the technical solutions for innovative projects. Key Tasks Primary role will be the Power System Engineer in Space Projects, working in a team supporting Senior Power System Engineers to deliver flight modules to spacecraft and support their integration and testing at spacecraft level. Typical duties include: Managing and updating module documentation including procedures, reports, interface documents and drawings Ensuring that module test equipment is operating normally Fault-finding on flight modules as necessary Overseeing of the testing of flight modules Preparing reviews of all test documentation Reviewing module build documentation Configuration and updating of ATE to suit the requirements of current modules Delivery of tested flight modules to the spacecraft Assembly, Integration and Test team on time In conjunction with Senior Engineers carrying out qualification testing on new and revised module designs Support to product development and new designs for future missions. Providing support for spacecraft-level Thermal-Vacuum testing Previous Experience At least 1 year proven Power System Engineering experience in a systems / power electronics role, ideally in the Space or Aerospace Industries though equivalent experience with complex electronic systems will be considered In-depth understanding of analogue and power electronics testing and fault-finding Familiarity with typical Power System Equipment in a spacecraft including: Battery Charge/Discharge Regulators, Power Distribution Modules, Relay/Activation Modules, Drive Electronics for motors/mechanism, DC-DC converters (range from 5W-3kW), Heater Control Boards, Batteries and Solar Panels Hands-on experience in fault-finding during development of power electronics/analogue products Good presentation and discussion skills of technical material to/with a technical audience Recent experience with schematic capture and simulation software (e.g. MentorGraphics, OrCAD PSPICE, etc.) Recent experience with scripting languages such as Python, ideally in a hardware/ATE control environment. Recent experience with the use of standard test equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, load units and meters. Qualifications Knowledge & Skills BTEC / Degree in Electronics or equivalent Very good understanding of analogue and power electronics Familiarity with microprocessor and FPGA interfacing Good knowledge of electronic components Familiarity with the use of test equipment in power environments and to be able to use it to produce accurate measurements in electrically noisy environments Familiarity of the use of scripting languages to control test sequencing Benefits Highly competitive Salary dependent on experience Flexible working policies 32 days annual leave + BH Annual Company Bonus Scheme Up to 8% employer pension contribution Life Assurance (6X salary) Private Health Care Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes
May 20, 2026
Full time
Power Systems Engineer Space / Aerospace Guildford Hybrid An exciting opportunity to make a difference within the industry delivering highly innovative power solutions for spacecraft missions. This role involves responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, development, verification and delivery of power system and energy conversion solutions into different missions, including power subsystem lead responsibility for those missions. This key role will often sit within the core team of a satellite mission interacting with other technical leads across multiple disciplines to generate the technical solutions for innovative projects. Key Tasks Primary role will be the Power System Engineer in Space Projects, working in a team supporting Senior Power System Engineers to deliver flight modules to spacecraft and support their integration and testing at spacecraft level. Typical duties include: Managing and updating module documentation including procedures, reports, interface documents and drawings Ensuring that module test equipment is operating normally Fault-finding on flight modules as necessary Overseeing of the testing of flight modules Preparing reviews of all test documentation Reviewing module build documentation Configuration and updating of ATE to suit the requirements of current modules Delivery of tested flight modules to the spacecraft Assembly, Integration and Test team on time In conjunction with Senior Engineers carrying out qualification testing on new and revised module designs Support to product development and new designs for future missions. Providing support for spacecraft-level Thermal-Vacuum testing Previous Experience At least 1 year proven Power System Engineering experience in a systems / power electronics role, ideally in the Space or Aerospace Industries though equivalent experience with complex electronic systems will be considered In-depth understanding of analogue and power electronics testing and fault-finding Familiarity with typical Power System Equipment in a spacecraft including: Battery Charge/Discharge Regulators, Power Distribution Modules, Relay/Activation Modules, Drive Electronics for motors/mechanism, DC-DC converters (range from 5W-3kW), Heater Control Boards, Batteries and Solar Panels Hands-on experience in fault-finding during development of power electronics/analogue products Good presentation and discussion skills of technical material to/with a technical audience Recent experience with schematic capture and simulation software (e.g. MentorGraphics, OrCAD PSPICE, etc.) Recent experience with scripting languages such as Python, ideally in a hardware/ATE control environment. Recent experience with the use of standard test equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, load units and meters. Qualifications Knowledge & Skills BTEC / Degree in Electronics or equivalent Very good understanding of analogue and power electronics Familiarity with microprocessor and FPGA interfacing Good knowledge of electronic components Familiarity with the use of test equipment in power environments and to be able to use it to produce accurate measurements in electrically noisy environments Familiarity of the use of scripting languages to control test sequencing Benefits Highly competitive Salary dependent on experience Flexible working policies 32 days annual leave + BH Annual Company Bonus Scheme Up to 8% employer pension contribution Life Assurance (6X salary) Private Health Care Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes
Senior Power Systems Engineer Space / Aerospace Guildford Hybrid An exciting opportunity to make a difference within the industry delivering highly innovative power solutions for spacecraft missions. This role involves responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, development, verification and delivery of power system and energy conversion solutions into different missions, including power subsystem lead responsibility for those missions. This key role will often sit within the core team of a satellite mission interacting with other technical leads across multiple disciplines to generate the technical solutions for innovative projects. Key Tasks Primary role will be the Power Subsystem Lead and Work Package Managers in Space Projects, including design, analysis, development, verification, and delivery of the power subsystem/modules. Typical duties include: Act as Power Subsystem Lead and Work Package Manager in Space Projects Ownership of the power subsystem and all aspects feeding into and out of it Identification and flow-down of spacecraft system requirements to the spacecraft power system Delivery of a power system solution that meets these requirements in line with defined company processes Management and verification of these requirements System / subsystem level interfacing and trade-offs Management of technical solutions, supporting other design engineers where required. Management and delivery of satellite power systems work packages including budget, schedule, planning, risk management and interactions with project managers Interface with internal and external customers Authoring of technical documents (including interface level FMEA, development/test/verification plans, test procedures and technical descriptions) Minor updates to circuit designs (changing obsolete parts, incremental performance improvements, ECN generations, etc) Support product development and new designs for future missions. Providing input into bids for future contracts. Previous Experience At least 3 years proven Power System Engineering experience in a systems / power electronics role, ideally in the Space or Aerospace Industries. In-depth understanding of analogue and power electronics analysis, design, build, and test in a system/subsystem design Familiarity with typical Power System Equipment in a spacecraft including: Battery Charge/Discharge Regulators, Power Distribution Modules, Relay/Activation Modules, Drive Electronics for motors/mechanism, DC-DC converters (range from 5W-3kW), Heater Control Boards, Batteries and Solar Panels Hands-on design and manufacturing experience and fault-finding during development of power electronics/analogue products Good presentation and discussion skills of technical material to/with a technical audience Recent experience with schematic capture and simulation software (e.g. MentorGraphics, OrCAD PSPICE, etc.) Benefits Highly competitive Salary dependent on experience Flexible working policies 32 days annual leave + BH Annual Company Bonus Scheme Up to 8% employer pension contribution Life Assurance (6X salary) Private Health Care Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes
May 20, 2026
Full time
Senior Power Systems Engineer Space / Aerospace Guildford Hybrid An exciting opportunity to make a difference within the industry delivering highly innovative power solutions for spacecraft missions. This role involves responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, development, verification and delivery of power system and energy conversion solutions into different missions, including power subsystem lead responsibility for those missions. This key role will often sit within the core team of a satellite mission interacting with other technical leads across multiple disciplines to generate the technical solutions for innovative projects. Key Tasks Primary role will be the Power Subsystem Lead and Work Package Managers in Space Projects, including design, analysis, development, verification, and delivery of the power subsystem/modules. Typical duties include: Act as Power Subsystem Lead and Work Package Manager in Space Projects Ownership of the power subsystem and all aspects feeding into and out of it Identification and flow-down of spacecraft system requirements to the spacecraft power system Delivery of a power system solution that meets these requirements in line with defined company processes Management and verification of these requirements System / subsystem level interfacing and trade-offs Management of technical solutions, supporting other design engineers where required. Management and delivery of satellite power systems work packages including budget, schedule, planning, risk management and interactions with project managers Interface with internal and external customers Authoring of technical documents (including interface level FMEA, development/test/verification plans, test procedures and technical descriptions) Minor updates to circuit designs (changing obsolete parts, incremental performance improvements, ECN generations, etc) Support product development and new designs for future missions. Providing input into bids for future contracts. Previous Experience At least 3 years proven Power System Engineering experience in a systems / power electronics role, ideally in the Space or Aerospace Industries. In-depth understanding of analogue and power electronics analysis, design, build, and test in a system/subsystem design Familiarity with typical Power System Equipment in a spacecraft including: Battery Charge/Discharge Regulators, Power Distribution Modules, Relay/Activation Modules, Drive Electronics for motors/mechanism, DC-DC converters (range from 5W-3kW), Heater Control Boards, Batteries and Solar Panels Hands-on design and manufacturing experience and fault-finding during development of power electronics/analogue products Good presentation and discussion skills of technical material to/with a technical audience Recent experience with schematic capture and simulation software (e.g. MentorGraphics, OrCAD PSPICE, etc.) Benefits Highly competitive Salary dependent on experience Flexible working policies 32 days annual leave + BH Annual Company Bonus Scheme Up to 8% employer pension contribution Life Assurance (6X salary) Private Health Care Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes
Software Engineer Embedded & Systems London (Hybrid) Circa 90,000 We are supporting an innovative technology company developing next-generation networking solutions that integrate hardware and photonics for high-performance computing systems. They are seeking Software Engineers to design and develop embedded software and software for high-speed network platforms. The role involves contributing to systems that connect GPU-based infrastructure with interconnect technologies. Key Responsibilities: Define software architecture in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams and develop embedded software for network interface hardware. Enhance and maintain DevOps infrastructure and workflows. Design and implement Linux PCIe drivers. Build network control and monitoring systems, including both server and client components. Work closely with prototype hardware to debug, diagnose, and resolve system-level issues. Required Experience & Skills: Practical experience in embedded software development and embedded platforms such as ARM. Familiarity with soft-core processors such as Nios, Micro Blaze, or RISC-V. Strong experience in Linux kernel and user-space development. Proficiency in C, C++, and Python. Experience collaborating closely with hardware engineering teams, particularly when working with early-stage or prototype systems. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Benefits: Salary circa 90,000 depending on experience. Equity or stock-based incentives. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Hybrid working model. Private healthcare and life assurance. Relocation support available.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Software Engineer Embedded & Systems London (Hybrid) Circa 90,000 We are supporting an innovative technology company developing next-generation networking solutions that integrate hardware and photonics for high-performance computing systems. They are seeking Software Engineers to design and develop embedded software and software for high-speed network platforms. The role involves contributing to systems that connect GPU-based infrastructure with interconnect technologies. Key Responsibilities: Define software architecture in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams and develop embedded software for network interface hardware. Enhance and maintain DevOps infrastructure and workflows. Design and implement Linux PCIe drivers. Build network control and monitoring systems, including both server and client components. Work closely with prototype hardware to debug, diagnose, and resolve system-level issues. Required Experience & Skills: Practical experience in embedded software development and embedded platforms such as ARM. Familiarity with soft-core processors such as Nios, Micro Blaze, or RISC-V. Strong experience in Linux kernel and user-space development. Proficiency in C, C++, and Python. Experience collaborating closely with hardware engineering teams, particularly when working with early-stage or prototype systems. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Benefits: Salary circa 90,000 depending on experience. Equity or stock-based incentives. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Hybrid working model. Private healthcare and life assurance. Relocation support available.
RF Engineer / RF Payload Engineer Space/Satellite Guildford Hybrid Competitive salary & package RF Engineer role for Design, implementation and verification of RF payload solutions into spacecraft missions Key Tasks Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop RF payload solutions for Spacecraft 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 Spacecraft 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 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 Previous 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 Engineer 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 but not essential 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 Benefits Highly competitive Salary dependent on experience Flexible working policies 32 days annual leave + BH Annual Company Bonus Scheme Up to 8% employer pension contribution Life Assurance (6X salary) Private Health Care Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes
May 14, 2026
Full time
RF Engineer / RF Payload Engineer Space/Satellite Guildford Hybrid Competitive salary & package RF Engineer role for Design, implementation and verification of RF payload solutions into spacecraft missions Key Tasks Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop RF payload solutions for Spacecraft 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 Spacecraft 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 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 Previous 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 Engineer 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 but not essential 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 Benefits Highly competitive Salary dependent on experience Flexible working policies 32 days annual leave + BH Annual Company Bonus Scheme Up to 8% employer pension contribution Life Assurance (6X salary) Private Health Care Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes
