Satellite Communications Systems Engineer

Join an innovative telecommunications company at the forefront of satellite network reliability and service improvement. As a Satellite Communications Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting both R&D activities and customer operations, focusing on satellite communications for GEO and Non-GEO links with diverse applications.

This dynamic role offers the opportunity to develop cutting-edge algorithms and satellite communication software modules while engaging with customers to ensure the core technology aligns with their needs.

• Satellite Network Design: Support the design of GEO and Non-GEO satellite constellations using advanced software tools.
• Prototype Development: Create and test prototype solutions for Non-GEO constellations, integrating them as product features.
• Requirement Analysis: Evaluate requirements for GEO and Non-GEO systems to inform system designs.
• Research & Development: Conduct research on system designs for satellite links, including atmospheric propagation and ITU-R standards.
• Link Budgets and Orbit Calculations: Perform link budget analyses and calculate Non-GEO orbits to optimize system performance.
• Proposal Support: Contribute to research and commercial proposals by drafting technical content.
• Agile Collaboration: Work in multi-disciplinary teams to prepare user stories, tasks, and deliverables.
• Customer Support: Provide 24/7 support as part of a dedicated team.

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Professional Experience: Proven track record in a similar role within the satellite or telecommunications industry.
• Software Development: Strong expertise in Python for developing software solutions.
• Satellite Communications: Solid understanding of satellite and telecommunication systems, including link budgets and orbit calculations.
• Standards Knowledge: Familiarity with ITU-R recommendations and atmospheric propagation.

• Competitive base salary
• 25 days holiday (increasing yearly to a maximum of 28 days) plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Life insurance and long-term sick pay
• Private healthcare coverage

Our client specializes in innovative telecommunication solutions, leading advancements in satellite network reliability and service quality.

Link Budgets | GEO | Non-GEO | ITU-R | Python | Satellite Communications | Telecommunication Systems | SatCom | Orbit Calculations

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