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Satellite Systems Design Engineer

Bluestream People
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Join a global leader in satellite technology as a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Satellite Technology, where you will contribute to innovative space missions.
  • The role requires an MSc or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience, along with extensive experience in developing and analyzing technical requirements.
  • You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing advanced satellite systems, while engaging with international customers to deliver state-of-the-art solutions.
  • The position offers a competitive base salary, 25 days of holiday (increasing to 28), and additional benefits such as life insurance and private healthcare.
  • Candidates should have significant experience in end-to-end satellite communications payload design and strong expertise in satellite communications technologies.

Join a global leader in satellite technology, where your expertise will drive innovation and contribute to ground breaking space missions. As a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Satellite Technology, you will be integral to designing, developing, and optimizing advanced satellite systems. Working in a supportive, collaborative environment, you’ll engage with international customers to deliver state-of-the-art solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and define comprehensive system, sub-system, product, and software requirements, specifications, and interface definitions.
  • Conduct payload design trade-offs to ensure optimal system performance.
  • Analyze and translate system-level performance requirements into detailed subsystem and component specifications.
  • Support business development by contributing to proposals and engaging in multiple payload programs.
  • Lead technical negotiations with customers and engineers to align on specifications and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Design systems that meet rigorous standards, and innovate solutions when challenges arise.
  • Provide operational support for in-orbit satellite systems, ensuring their ongoing performance and success.

Required Qualifications:

  • MSc or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Extensive experience in developing and analyzing technical requirements, conducting trade studies, and leading major design reviews (EQSR, PDR, CDR, DRB).
  • Proven ability to write and respond to proposals and RFIs, including the development of technical presentations.
  • Strong expertise in satellite communications technologies, with a deep understanding of phased array antennas, digital processing, DVBS2X standards, beam hopping, and link budgets.
  • Significant experience in end-to-end satellite communications payload design.
  • Advanced knowledge of radio frequency communications and associated technologies, including RF, phased array antennas, and digital signal processing.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive base salary
  • 25 days holiday (with annual increases up to 28 days) plus 8 days Bank Holiday
  • Life insurance and long-term sick pay
  • Private healthcare

About the Company:

Our client is a globally recognized leader in space missions, specializing in satellite systems. They are committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation, solving complex challenges with pioneering solutions. As they continue to grow, they offer excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Keywords: ECSS | Payload Technologies | Space Industry | Gate Reviews | Phase Reviews | Beam Hopping | DVBS2X | Link Budgets | Satellite Communications | Satellite Systems |

Bluestream People are an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an as an Employment Business for temporary / contract recruitment

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.