An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Command & Data Handling Engineer to join a growing spacecraft engineering team developing advanced satellite platforms for complex space missions.
This role offers the opportunity to work across the full spacecraft lifecycle, from early concept and architecture through detailed design, integration, verification, environmental testing and mission support. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in shaping the spacecraft avionics architecture and ensuring robust command and data handling capabilities across the platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development and delivery of spacecraft Command & Data Handling (C&DH) subsystems.
- Define, review and maintain subsystem requirements, interface definitions and technical documentation.
- Develop verification strategies, test plans and acceptance criteria for subsystem and spacecraft-level validation.
- Define and manage onboard data handling, processing and communications budgets.
- Support Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) activities.
- Collaborate with systems engineering and other subsystem teams to develop Concept of Operations (ConOps), Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and verification plans.
- Plan and execute subsystem and system-level verification activities, including electrical and environmental testing.
- Review electronic circuit and PCB designs to ensure suitability for spacecraft applications.
- Support supplier selection, technical trade studies and design reviews throughout the equipment procurement lifecycle.
- Define, implement and validate telemetry and telecommand interfaces between onboard systems and the ground segment.
- Contribute to spacecraft avionics architecture, including processor selection, data bus architecture, redundancy concepts and fault-tolerant design.
- Work closely with flight software engineers to define onboard software interfaces and data handling functionality.
- Support anomaly investigation, root-cause analysis and corrective actions during integration, test and mission operations.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years' experience developing Command & Data Handling systems for spacecraft.
- Strong understanding of spacecraft avionics architectures and onboard data handling systems.
- Experience working with industry-standard spacecraft interfaces including CCSDS, SpaceWire, CAN, I²C and RS422.
- Experience developing and executing spacecraft subsystem verification and test programmes.
- Good systems engineering knowledge with experience managing requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Desirable Experience
- Spacecraft integration, verification and environmental testing.
- Flight hardware handling within cleanroom environments.
- GNSS timing and synchronisation for spacecraft.
- Radiation tolerance analysis and radiation assurance for space electronics.
- Digital spacecraft electronics and avionics architectures.
What\'s on Offer
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge spacecraft programmes.
- Hybrid working with flexible hours and optional 9/75 working pattern.
- Private healthcare and life assurance.
- Relocation support may be available.
- Modern engineering and laboratory facilities.
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment with genuine technical ownership.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced spacecraft avionics engineer looking to take ownership of Command & Data Handling architecture while working on innovative space missions within a highly skilled engineering team.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Satellite Communications Engineer to join a growing spacecraft engineering team developing advanced satellite missions.
This role offers the opportunity to work across the full spacecraft lifecycle, from early concept and communications subsystem design through to integration, verification, testing and mission operations. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will play a key role in the development of mission-critical RF communications systems for next-generation spacecraft.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design, development and delivery of spacecraft communications subsystems throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Define, review and maintain communications subsystem requirements, interface definitions and technical specifications.
- Develop verification strategies, test plans and acceptance criteria for communications equipment and system-level validation.
- Perform communications link budget analysis, RF performance modelling and operational margin assessments.
- Support FMECA and FDIR activities to ensure subsystem robustness and operational resilience.
- Collaborate with systems engineering, avionics, ground segment and mission operations teams to develop concepts of operation, interface documentation and verification strategies.
- Plan and support subsystem and spacecraft verification activities, including RF, electrical and environmental testing, alongside Assembly, Integration and Verification (AIV) campaigns.
- Support end-to-end communications testing and operational readiness with ground segment and mission operations teams.
- Review RF equipment, circuit designs and PCB implementations to ensure suitability for space applications.
- Work closely with external suppliers throughout specification, procurement, technical reviews and equipment acceptance.
- Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation supporting design reviews and programme milestones.
Essential Experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering or scientific discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years' commercial experience developing satellite communications systems.
- Experience modelling and simulating RF space-to-ground communications links.
- Knowledge of ITU frequency licensing and regulatory constraints for satellite communications.
- Experience with RF circuits, RF system design and RF testing, including environmental testing.
- Experience working with RF equipment suppliers and supporting technical design reviews.
Desirable Experience
- Experience handling flight hardware within cleanroom environments.
- Knowledge of GNSS RF links.
- Experience analysing radiation effects and radiation hardness assurance for LEO spacecraft.
- Exposure to spacecraft avionics, digital electronics or on-orbit servicing technologies.
What\'s on Offer
- Hybrid working with flexible hours and optional 9/75 working pattern.
- Private healthcare, life insurance and long-term sick pay.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
- Relocation support may be available.
- Modern engineering laboratories and cleanroom facilities.
- Opportunity to work on innovative spacecraft programmes alongside an experienced multidisciplinary engineering team.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team developing cutting-edge flight simulation technology. These systems replicate real-world aircraft environments and play a critical role in pilot training and aviation safety worldwide.
This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of aerospace innovation, contributing to the design and delivery of advanced electrical and electro-mechanical hardware systems in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.
You will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of electrical hardware solutions for complex simulation systems. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept through to validation and delivery.
Key Responsibilities for the Electrical Engineer
- Design and develop electrical hardware systems for advanced flight simulators
- Produce technical specifications, schematics, and electrical designs
- Develop power distribution systems (single & three-phase), including protection and cable sizing
- Collaborate with software, systems, and mechanical teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety-critical requirements
- Conduct testing, validation, and troubleshooting of hardware systems
- Support EMC design and testing activities
- Engage with suppliers for component selection and integration
- Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation across hardware capabilities
- Support or mentor junior engineers where appropriate
Skills & Experience required by the Electrical Engineer
- Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or similar
- 510+ years experience in electrical hardware design (aerospace, defence, simulation, or similar)
- Strong experience with:
- Electrical design and power distribution systems
- Electrical CAD tools (schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts)
- EMC principles (grounding, shielding, filtering)
- Hardware testing, validation, and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of BS 7671, Low Voltage Directive, EMC Directive
- Experience working across the full product lifecycle (concept to production)
- Strong communication skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
Desirable Experience required by the Electrical Engineer
- Chartered Engineer (or working towards)
- Experience in flight simulation, avionics, or aerospace systems
- Exposure to computing system integration (rack systems, cooling, data cabling)
- Background in high-reliability or safety-critical environments
Benefits
- Competitive salary + discretionary annual bonus
- Pension (matched up to 7%)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy/sell)
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Group income protection
- Employee assistance & wellbeing support (24/7)
- Retail, travel, and leisure discounts
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer looking to work on complex, high-impact systems at the cutting edge of aerospace technology.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Hardware Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team developing cutting-edge flight simulation technology. These systems replicate real-world aircraft environments and play a critical role in pilot training and aviation safety worldwide.
This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of aerospace innovation, contributing to the design and delivery of advanced electrical and electro-mechanical hardware systems in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.
You will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of electrical hardware solutions for complex simulation systems. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept through to validation and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical hardware systems for advanced flight simulators
- Produce technical specifications, schematics, and electrical designs
- Develop power distribution systems (single & three-phase), including protection and cable sizing
- Collaborate with software, systems, and mechanical teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety-critical requirements
- Conduct testing, validation, and troubleshooting of hardware systems
- Support EMC design and testing activities
- Engage with suppliers for component selection and integration
- Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation across hardware capabilities
- Support or mentor junior engineers where appropriate
Skills & Experience
- Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or similar
- 510+ years experience in electrical hardware design (aerospace, defence, simulation, or similar)
- Strong experience with:
- Electrical design and power distribution systems
- Electrical CAD tools (schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts)
- EMC principles (grounding, shielding, filtering)
- Hardware testing, validation, and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of BS 7671, Low Voltage Directive, EMC Directive
- Experience working across the full product lifecycle (concept to production)
- Strong communication skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
Desirable Experience
- Chartered Engineer (or working towards)
- Experience in flight simulation, avionics, or aerospace systems
- Exposure to computing system integration (rack systems, cooling, data cabling)
- Background in high-reliability or safety-critical environments
Benefits
- Competitive salary + discretionary annual bonus
- Pension (matched up to 7%)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy/sell)
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Group income protection
- Employee assistance & wellbeing support (24/7)
- Retail, travel, and leisure discounts
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced hardware engineer looking to work on complex, high-impact systems at the cutting edge of aerospace technology.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer to join a leading provider of flight simulation technology. You will develop real-time software used in state-of-the-art Full Flight Simulators and Fixed Training Devices that replicate the form, fit, and function of real aircraft flight decks.
This role sits at the heart of a major transformation programme and is ideal for someone who is hands-on, motivated, and eager to implement change in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities for the Software Engineer
- Develop real-time software for flight simulators, from control systems to graphical user interfaces.
- Support integration, testing, fault finding, and problem resolution on simulated systems.
- Contribute to the full product lifecycle, from requirements analysis through to customer acceptance and post-delivery support.
What Youll Bring
- Strong C programming skills.
- Practical understanding of the Systems Engineering V-model and/or Software Development Lifecycle.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team, with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or equivalent experience within aviation/aerospace engineering.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with safety-critical systems in aerospace, automotive, or related industries.
- Knowledge of C#, C++, web technologies (JavaScript, HTML), and Windows application development (Visual Studio).
- Familiarity with ARINC, AFDX, or CAN bus protocols.
- Experience using the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo).
Benefits
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
- Private medical insurance (with optional family cover).
- Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution.
- Life assurance (4x salary, flexible up to 10x).
- Group income protection.
- Flexible benefits including healthcare cash plan, dental cover, gym membership, critical illness cover, and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Employee assistance programme for mental health and wellbeing.
- Subsidised staff restaurant and on-site parking with electric vehicle charging.
Why Join
- Challenging Projects: Work on cutting-edge flight simulators used by global aerospace organisations.
- Collaborative Environment: Partner with experts across systems, hardware, and software engineering.
- Innovative Technology: Develop next-generation simulation solutions, including avionics hardware and advanced control systems.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a forward-thinking, global industry.
Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to next-generation flight simulation technology, working with cutting-edge systems that enhance pilot training and aviation safety worldwide.
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An opportunity has arisen for a Technical Customer Support & Repairs Technician to join a leading developer of high-performance embedded computing, RF and mission-critical electronic systems supplying customers across the aerospace, defence, security, communications and other highly regulated technology markets.
The organisation designs and manufactures advanced embedded computing platforms, rugged electronic hardware, signal processing solutions and high-performance computing technologies that support mission-critical applications including radar, electronic warfare, intelligence, surveillance, communications and secure computing. With an international customer base and a strong engineering heritage, the business is continuing to invest in its European support capability and customer service operations.
This is a customer-focused technical role responsible for providing first and second-line product support, coordinating the complete RMA lifecycle and carrying out hands-on diagnosis, testing and repair of advanced electronic products.
Working closely with customers and cross-functional engineering, manufacturing and quality teams, you will play a key role in improving repair turnaround, reducing unnecessary RMAs and ensuring an outstanding customer experience.
This role would suit an Electronics Technician, Repair Engineer, Test Technician, Technical Support Engineer or Customer Support Engineer who enjoys combining technical troubleshooting with customer interaction and project coordination within a high-technology engineering environment.
Main Responsibilities of the Technical Customer Support & Repairs Technician (Reading):
Provide first and second-line technical support to customers via telephone, email and remote support tools
Diagnose hardware and system-level issues relating to embedded computing, RF and electronic systems
Guide customers through product configuration, operation and troubleshooting activities
Manage the complete RMA process from initial enquiry through to product return and customer communication
Carry out hands-on fault finding, testing and repair of electronic assemblies and systems
Perform functional testing, acceptance testing and quality verification using industry-standard electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analysers and spectrum analysers
Work from schematics, engineering drawings, manufacturing documentation and test procedures
Maintain accurate repair records, service reports and customer documentation
Liaise with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams to investigate product issues and implement corrective actions
Support root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives across repair and service activities
Develop and improve repair procedures, diagnostic processes and technical documentation
Provide customers with regular updates throughout technical investigations and repair activities
Occasionally support customer visits, field service activities and technical demonstrations where required
Requirements of the Technical Customer Support & Repairs Technician (Reading):
Previous experience within Electronics Repair, Test Engineering, Technical Support, Product Support, Field Service, Customer Support Engineering or a similar technical role
Strong understanding of analogue and digital electronic systems and component-level diagnostics
Experience fault finding and repairing electronic assemblies or embedded hardware
Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation
Hands-on experience using electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters and signal generators
Excellent customer service, communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing multiple customer enquiries and technical issues simultaneously
Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate repairs, engineering support and customer expectations
High attention to detail with a structured approach to documentation and record keeping
Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, operations and quality teams
Experience within one or more of the following technologies would be advantageous:
Embedded computing systems
RF and microwave technologies
Ruggedised electronic systems
PCB and PCBA assemblies
Single Board Computers (SBCs)
Avionics electronics
Defence electronics
High-performance computing platforms
Desirable:
Technical qualification in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Experience supporting aerospace, defence, communications or industrial electronic products
Experience managing structured RMA processes and product returns
IPC soldering certification (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 or equivalent)
Experience using ERP, CRM or service management platforms such as Oracle, Salesforce or JIRA
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies
Experience working within regulated engineering environments including defence or aerospace
Working Pattern & Benefits:
Office-based role in Reading, Berkshire
Opportunity to support cutting-edge embedded computing and RF technologies used in mission-critical applications
Customer-facing position with significant interaction across engineering, manufacturing and international support teams
Opportunity to influence and improve European repair capability and customer support processes
Private healthcare
Annual bonus scheme
Pension scheme with employer contribution
Life assurance and income protection
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee share purchase scheme
25 days annual leave plus additional Christmas shutdown
Long-term career development within an internationally recognised engineering organisation
To apply for this Technical Customer Support & Repairs Technician role, please send your CV to Kishan Chandarana: kchandarana@redlinegroup.Com....Read more...
