Systems Engineer - Military Satellite Communications

MERITUS Talent are supporting a leading defence organisation who are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join their Military Satellite Communications (Mil Sat Com ) team. This is an opportunity to contribute to some of the UK's most advanced satellite programmes, delivering secure communications to the MOD across space, ground, and control segments.

• Capturing requirements from stakeholders and breaking them down into system and subsystem needs.

• Supporting verification, validation, and testing (VV&T) activities.

• Defining system architecture for ground and space segments, making trade-offs where necessary.

• Working with engineering leads, partners, and customers through integrated working groups.

• Providing technical input for bids, proposals, and customer reviews.

• Supporting project planning, schedules, and costs while keeping stakeholders informed.

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or similar
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• Experience with
  end-to-end digital telecommunications systems (Mil Sat Com  highly desirable).

• Knowledge of systems engineering, MBSE, and architectural frameworks (EA experience beneficial).

• Strong understanding of satellite platforms, payloads, and control systems
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• Comfortable presenting, writing reports, and engaging with customers and partners.

• Location: Portsmouth on site)

• Rate: £55 per hour (via umbrella)

• Duration: 6 months, with potential extensions