Responsible For
Design, implementation and verification of RF payload solutions into SSTL missions
Key Tasks
* Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop RF payload solutions for SSTL missions
* System level design and performance analysis of RF payloads (communications, radar, SIGINT)
* Specification of payload hardware including transmitters, receivers and antennas
* Specification of in-orbit or ground based signal processing solutions
* Specification and development of tools for payload design, test and calibration
* Work with other SSTL engineering teams and/or external subcontractors to develop and implement payload hardware and signal processing solutions
* Define and support payload verification by on ground environmental test and in-orbit commissioning
* Manage payload delivery, integration and test as part of SSTL projects
* Work package manager responsibilities including planning/reporting budget/schedule/resources
* Input to bids involving RF payloads
* Support project reviews including presentation of technical solutions and programmatic progress to internal and external stakeholders
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Previous Experience
* Ideally 5+ years relevant experience
* System engineering for complex, multidisciplinary products or project solutions
* Requirements analysis and flow down
* Experience with some of the following: link budget analysis, RF and/or digital design, signal processing, antenna design/simulation, test definition/support for development and product verification
* Experience of manufacture and test for space advantageous
Qualifications Knowledge & Skills
* Good 1st degree in engineering, maths or physics
* Comfortable working with experts while maintaining ownership of the solution
* Confident delving into detail as required without being distracted from project objectives
* Good inter‑personal skills - both written and oral communications; ability to interface with customers and technical representatives
* Familiarity with Matlab or Python for mathematical modelling
* Good knowledge of MS Word/Excel/Powerpoint, plus MS Project or similar planning tool
* Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
* Ability to work well in teams but also individually
* Results orientated, can‑do approach
* Pro‑active and able to take initiative
* Decision making and problem‑solving skills
* Highly organised with clear communication skills
* Able to demonstrate company mindsets; accountability, one team, customers and projects rule, and audacity
Location Guildford, Surrey
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