Communications & Navigation Systems Engineer

Experis UK; Newbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Communications & Navigation Systems Engineer to support the development of end-to-end systems for space applications. The role involves architecture definition, system-level design, and performance assessment. Ideal candidates will have a Master's or PhD in relevant fields and experience in systems engineering within the space domain. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work on high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications and/or navigation systems engineering within the Space domain.
• Solid experience with systems engineering for space applications.
• Ability to obtain SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support development of applications for space technologies.
• Define architectures for communications and navigation systems.
• Assess system design and performance in various scenarios.
• Contribute to defining R&D activities for system communications.

Skills

Communications systems engineering

Navigation systems engineering

Systems engineering

Data flow analysis

Performance budgeting

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Telecommunications or Electronic Engineering

Job description

Communications & Navigation Systems Engineer

Our client, a leading defence organisation, urgently requires an experienced End to End Communications & Navigation Systems Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis. Base pay range is discussed with the recruiter.

Overview

This role involves supporting the development of end-to-end communications and navigation systems for space applications, including architecture definition, system-level design, verification and acceptance across space, ground, and user segments.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of new applications for space technologies, specifically supporting Communications and Navigation Services.
• Assess and define architectures for end-to-end communications and navigation systems, contributing to the design of functions and techniques from the physical layer up to the application layer.
• Assess end-to-end system design and performance in real and simulated scenarios, including performance budgets, link budgets, data flow analysis, capacity and volume assessment, and interaction between link layers; assess related encryption and authentication functions.
• Support projects across all phases, following up industrial activities related to end-to-end communications and navigation systems on space, ground or user segments, including system-level design, trade-offs, architecture design, system development, verification and acceptance.
• Participate in the preparation of relevant standards and their implementation considerations (ECSS, CCSDS) and perform the associated technical support; apply and tailor standards as needed.
• Contribute to defining the Agency's R&D activities for long- and short-term needs, addressing concepts and techniques related to End-to-End System Communications and Navigation.
• Participate in mission studies, project reviews, and support procurement proposals.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications and/or navigation systems engineering within the Space domain.
• Solid experience and expertise with systems engineering from space applications such as communications, navigation, earth observation, or exploration.
• Ideally a Master’s degree or PhD in Telecommunications or Electronic Engineering.
• Ability to obtain SC Cleared.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industry

• Defense and Space Manufacturing

This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a high-profile, contract-level role within a dynamic organisation.