Payload Systems Engineer

Airbus Defence and Space; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace is seeking a Payload Systems Engineer to ensure safe operations of spacecraft payload activities. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with opportunities for hybrid working. The candidate will monitor subsystems and support testing activities while collaborating with various teams.

Benefits

Tailored development solutions

Flexible working arrangements

Part-time options

Diversity and inclusion support

Qualifications

• Experience in Payload Engineering covering UHF, SHF, and Ka wavebands.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring of spacecraft payload subsystems.
• Providing trend analysis data and reports.
• Collaborating with design and operations teams.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

BEng in Communications Engineering

BEng in Physics

BEng in Maths

Job description

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Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC/DV Security Clearance via the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) process.

LOCATION: Corsham, Wiltshire (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy).

TYPE: Full time.

Role Overview: The main focus of this role is to ensure that Airbus in-orbit Spacecraft Payload activities are conducted safely to maximize the spacecraft's useful life. The role requires excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with some UK and European travel potentially required.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring of spacecraft payload subsystems.
• Providing trend analysis data and reports.
• Supporting on-station and prospective operations.
• Collaborating with design and operations teams to optimize spacecraft operations.
• Monitoring new spacecraft during various phases.
• Supporting testing and reporting activities.
• Providing expertise in payload and RF systems for bids and projects.

Candidate Requirements:

• BEng in Communications Engineering, Physics, Maths, or equivalent.
• Experience in Payload Engineering covering UHF, SHF, and Ka wavebands and relevant hardware.

We support your personal growth with tailored development solutions and flexible working arrangements, including part-time options. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering adjustments for the selection process and fostering an accessible environment.