Principal Systems Engineer

ARM; Nursling; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading talent acquisition consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer for a 3-month contract in Southampton. This role involves delivering specific work packages for communications system development, requiring a strong background in military or civil communications, RF integration, and experience with MATLAB. The ideal candidate will possess a graduate degree in engineering or related fields and must be eligible for UK security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in the development of military and/or civil communication systems.
• Understanding of RF communication system hardware implementation.
• Knowledge of mobile communications waveforms and networks.

Responsibilities

• Management of system requirements.
• Feasibility studies to determine system architecture.
• Modelling of communication system waveforms and networks.
• Producing clear and concise technical documentation.

Skills

Military and/or civil communication systems development

Communication system analysis/modelling/simulation tools (MATLAB preferred)

RF communication system hardware implementation

Communication Air Interface Protocols knowledge

Mobile communications waveforms and networks knowledge

Ability to produce detailed technical reports

Graduate degree in engineering, mathematics or related field

Digital Modulation and Channel Coding knowledge

Filtering in the Digital Signal Processing domain knowledge

Education

Graduate degree in relevant engineering, mathematics or related scientific discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Principal Systems Engineer

Southampton — 3-Month Contract — Paying up to £74p/h (Inside IR35) — You will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK security clearance. Please only apply if suitable.

Overview

Will be responsible for the delivery of specific work packages supporting the communications system development; engaging across a range of technical disciplines such as: RF integration, free-space optical communications, digital signal processing, waveforms, and network engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of system requirements.
• Feasibility studies to determine system architecture.
• Modelling of communication system waveforms and networks.
• Producing clear and concise technical documentation for your work.
• Reporting to the Project Engineering Lead for your team, providing updates on work package completion.
• Working closely with other members of the waveform team across airborne communication projects as required to develop and deliver our waveforms.
• Displaying good team working behaviours and taking a responsibility to manage your own workload in conjunction with the team.
• Engaging with customers and suppliers as necessary.

Required Skillset

• Experience in the development of military and/or civil communication systems.
• Experience in communication system analysis/modelling/simulation tools (MATLAB preferred).
• An understanding of RF communication system hardware implementation (such as transmitters, receivers, filters, and software-defined radio).
• Knowledge of Communication Air Interface Protocols (including modulation and coding schemes).
• Knowledge of mobile communications waveforms and networks.
• Ability to produce detailed technical reports.
• Graduate degree in relevant engineering, mathematics or related scientific discipline.
• Knowledge of Digital Modulation and Channel Coding (FEC).
• Knowledge of Filtering in the Digital Signal Processing domain.

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.