RF Payload Engineer

Responsible For

Design, implementation and verification of RF payload solutions into SSTL missions.

• 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.

• 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.

• Good first 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