Lead RF Communications Architect – Spacecraft TT&C (Hybrid)

Expleo; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Expleo Academy

Competitive benefits

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Expleo is seeking a RF Communications Architect to lead end-to-end RF system definition, design, procurement, integration and verification for spacecraft missions. The role serves as the primary RF technical authority and interfaces with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

You will define TT&C, S-Band/X-Band equipment, antennas and RF distribution networks, while coordinating with Ground Interfaces, EMC, Procurement and Quality teams. Hybrid working at Stevenage is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electronic/Aerospace engineering or related field.
• Significant experience in RF communications engineering.
• Experience with ESA or institutional space programmes and TT&C/X-Band systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF communications activities across project phases.
• Define RF architectures and subsystem solutions to meet mission requirements.
• Coordinate RF equipment procurement, supplier engagement and evaluations.
• Support SRR, PDR, CDR and verification activities.
• Produce design documentation, analyses, and interface documents.

Skills

RF engineering

Link budget

Antenna design

Spacecraft systems

EMC/EMI

Technical leadership

Supplier management

Customer-facing

Documentation writing

SRR/PDR/CDR

Education

Electronic Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

RF & Microwave

Physics

Job description

Expleo is seeking a RF Communications Architect to lead end-to-end RF system definition, design, procurement, integration and verification for spacecraft missions. The role serves as the primary RF technical authority and interfaces with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

You will define TT&C, S-Band/X-Band equipment, antennas and RF distribution networks, while coordinating with Ground Interfaces, EMC, Procurement and Quality teams. Hybrid working at Stevenage is expected.