Communications Systems Engineer

Bluestream People; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a Communications Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and test next-generation 5G satellites. This role involves generating system-level requirements, performing end-to-end design trade-offs, and collaborating with various engineering teams. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in a relevant field and experience in RF systems engineering and digital signal processing. This position includes hybrid working with occasional travel to sites.

Qualifications

• Educated to PhD or similar in relevant disciplines.
• Experience in simulation and computer modelling.
• Background in digital signal processing and RF systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Generate system-level requirements and specifications.
• Perform end-to-end system design trade-offs.
• Support business development with customers and partners.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Simulation and computer modelling

Digital signal processing

RF & comms systems engineering

Understanding of 5G technologies

Familiarity with phased array antennas

Education

PhD or similar in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Job description

Communications Systems Engineer (5G Satellites) to design, integrate, and test next-generation 5G satellites and advanced communications systems. You’ll collaborate across internal and external engineering teams to build clear, data-driven trade studies and recommendations spanning ground infrastructure, payload solutions, and key technology trade-offs.

Responsibilities:

• Generate system-level requirements, specifications, and interface definitions
• Perform end-to-end system design trade-offs
• Analyse system-level performance and allocate requirements to subsystems/components
• Define system and satellite payload CONOPS and architecture, with emphasis on RF and PHY layer aspects
• Develop requirements for antenna systems and on-board processing functions
• Drive technology maturation and risk-reduction plans for critical elements (ground and space)
• Support business development and proposal activities with multiple customers and partners
• Lead/participate in specification trade-off negotiations with customers, partners, engineers, and working groups

Experience

• Educated to PhD or similar in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related discipline
• Strong communication, analytical and mathematical skills
• Simulation and computer modelling (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar)
• Digital signal processing background
• RF & comms systems engineering experience (link budgets, RF line-ups, waveform design)
• Experience in the space industry (LEO/MEO/GEO, payload/ground segments)
• Understanding of 5G or related technologies (e.g., LTE/NR)
• Familiarity with phased array antennas

Hybrid working with occasional travel to partner/customer sites and test facilities (as required)

Bluestream Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an as an Employment Business for temporary / contract recruitment.