Responsibilities
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 first grade 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 interpersonal 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-oriented, 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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