Senior Communications Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Communications Engineer to join a highly innovative space engineering environment, working on advanced satellite missions. This role sits within a multidisciplinary avionics team and will see you take ownership of the communications subsystem, contributing across the full lifecycle from design and analysis through to verification and validation. You will play a key role in delivering robust space-to-ground communications solutions, working closely with systems, integration, and procurement teams. Key Responsibilities - Lead the design and architecture of spacecraft communications subsystems - Develop and manage link budgets, including space-to-ground and data downlink analysis - Support and review system-level communication performance and requirements - Manage the selection, procurement, and supplier oversight of communication hardware (e.g. Tx/Rx units, antennas, GNSS components) - Perform multipath and interference analysis, ensuring system robustness - Support ITU regulatory compliance and frequency licensing considerations - Contribute to ground station selection and interface activities - Define and execute unit-level testing, including hardware acceptance and performance validation - Develop test procedures and support verification & validation (V&V) activities alongside integration teams - Manage work packages, including planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and resource allocation - Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers Essential Skills & Experience - Degree (BSc/MSc) in Electronics, Communications Engineering, or a related discipline - Strong experience in satellite communications systems design and architecture - Proven expertise in link budget creation and analysis - Experience modelling and simulating space-to-ground communication links - Knowledge of frequency licensing and ITU regulations - Hands-on experience with communications hardware and testing - Experience developing and executing verification & validation plans for satellite systems - Strong stakeholder collaboration skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams - Eligibility to work in the UK and Europe Desirable Experience - Broader understanding of satellite systems engineering - Experience with antenna design and RF propagation - Advanced knowledge of link budget optimisation and performance modelling - Familiarity with regulatory and licensing processes for space communications Whats on Offer - Competitive salary - Hybrid and flexible working arrangements - Optional compressed working pattern - 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays - Private healthcare and life insurance - Relocation support and visa sponsorship (where applicable) - Access to modern engineering and laboratory facilities - Collaborative, international team environment - Ongoing learning and development opportunities - Regular team and social events This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced communications engineer to take a lead role in cutting-edge satellite programmes, contributing to complex missions in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. TT