Satellite Systems Engineer

Expleo are looking for a driven, results oriented and solution focused Satellite Systems Engineer to join our rapidly expanding Electronics and Embedded Systems Engineering team for a major UK programme with a Key Client.

Responsibilities

• Requirements definition and flow down
• Requirements capture and definition from stakeholder needs through to sub-systems; ownership of traceability and verification.
• Verification Validation and Test (VV&T) support
• Ground System level architectural design definition and trade-offs
• Working with Engineering Leads and Partners to define the segment and associated sub-system architectures via integrated Working Groups
• Technical proposal inputs
• Solution Lead for customer and internal governance reviews
• Technical support to bidding teams
• Systems Engineering and project management inputs as required - to support planning, schedule and cost activities
• Inform stakeholders on progress and problem resolution
• Payload and platform communication design and analysis
• Link budget and capacity analysis
• Related satellite resource, process and budgets management
• Satellite interface definition and management of the communication subsystems
• Support for satellite Assembly Integration and Test (AIT) activities, Preparation of all related documentation, e xtensive documentation and configuration control is very important in every stage of development processes.
• System Test and Commissioning
• Support to the new service design process
• Specifying, purchasing and testing of VSAT terminals, to support the delivery of new services
  
  
  

Qualifications

• You'll be educated to Degree level in an Engineering or Scientific discipline and/or have relevant knowledge and experience; a background in nuclear/radiological safety is highly beneficial for the roles we are looking to fill.
• Applications are also welcomed from individuals with significant demonstrable experience who don’t hold formal qualification
• At least 10 years of experience Design, analysis and test of RF systems
• Experience in satellite communication and High Throughput Satellites
• Experience with RF equipment (telemetry transmitter, telecommand receiver, amplifiers, filters, frequency converters etc.)
• Experience on Satellite Platform communication protocols
• Experience on Link budget and capacity analysis, system optimization
• Knowledge of system modelling and analysis with tools like MATLAB, Microwave Studio-CST, SatSoft, SatMaster or equivalent.
• Experience in technology-based projects in multinational environments.
• High competence in teamwork, excellence in organization and communication skills. Suitable for flexible working hours, high stress management skills
  
  
  

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in the design of satellite systems
• Previous experience with satellite network operators
• Current knowledge of RF and IF architecture and best design practice
• Satellite network system design experience
• Able to calculate link budgets for complex SATCOM Systems
  
  
  

Desired Skills

• Experience with the MILSATCOM domain but not essential.
• Experience with Skynet 5/6
• Experience in the design of military communication systems
• Knowledge of satellite ranging techniques
• Experience working across complete engineering life-cycle
  
  
  

Experience

• Someone for whom collaboration and working in partnership comes naturally. A confident communicator with the ability to negotiate
• You will also be self-motivated with an energetic attitude, being able to transform complex problems into simple, elegant solution
• Capable of working across a portfolio of projects and business initiatives often at short notice. Someone who is an instinctive organiser with meticulous attention to detail, and who can motivate others to complete their actions so that the overall objectives are achieved
• Someone who understands ‘how’ you do things is just as important as ‘what’ you do – who will role model and apply our values and behaviours of Courage, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Accountability
• A person who is resilient and adaptable, who can navigate ambiguity and complexity and help teams own and deliver day to day
  
  
  

What Do I Need Before I Apply

• This role may require security clearance up to SC level and our offer of employment will be dependent on obtaining the appropriate level of clearance. The details of this requirement will be discussed at interview.
• If applying for this role, please do not make reference to or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.
  
  
  

Benefits

• ollaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
  
  
  

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive