Satellite Communications Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago


Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom airbus Full time
Role Overview

A demanding opportunity has arisen to contribute to the development of cutting-edge satellite payloads at Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Stevenage. As a talented Communications Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering world-class communication systems for future satellite applications.

Your expertise will be instrumental in driving the creation of innovative solutions, from R&D to flight programs, involving complex trade-offs, simulations, and supplier collaborations.

This is a chance to be part of our innovative global team, shaping sustainable aerospace solutions for a safe and connected world.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop future satellite payloads, including antennas, beamformers, and on-board digital signal processors for space-based applications.
  • Ensure that RF, digital, and photonics hardware combine with firmware and software to deliver future-proof systems meeting customer needs.
  • Conduct system design, simulation, analysis, and laboratory prototyping of digital, photonics, and RF systems.
  • Assess, manage, and steer supplier technology and equipment development.
  • Customer requirement specification and negotiation.
  • Concept feasibility and generation of new ideas, influencing Airbus roadmaps and strategy.
  • Sourcing funding through demonstrating value of products through proposals to institutions and agencies, and internally within Airbus.

About You

We welcome applicants with education backgrounds in relevant engineering or related disciplines, including networking, communications, electronic engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics.

Preference will be given to candidates with systems engineering experience, particularly in communications, satellite communications, and/or secure communications.

Familiarity with system/equipment RF/digital/silicon hardware, firmware, or software detailed design is highly desirable.

A passion for innovation and initiative to pursue new ideas, convince others, investigate potential technologies/solutions, and drive change is essential.

We are a company that values flexibility and work-life balance. Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request.



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