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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

Department

Electrical Engineering

Role

RF Payload Engineer

Locations

Guildford

Employment type

Full-time

Job Reference

2125