SATCOM System Engineer

Pic-Time Ltd.; Guildford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramon.Space in the United Kingdom seeks a skilled SATCOM System Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of space telecom systems. The role focuses on digital telecom embedded systems, RF frontends, and signal processing algorithms for space applications, collaborating across disciplines to ensure low-power, high-performance spaceflight architectures.

You will contribute to requirements, architecture, validation, and rigorous testing to meet stringent space industry standards,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, aerospace engineering, or related field.
• Experience in the design and implementation of satellite communication systems.
• Knowledge of digital communication principles and satellite communication protocols.
• Familiarity with antenna systems, RF propagation, and modulation techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex communication systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the system engineering process for advanced satellite communication systems, including requirements definition, architecture design, and system validation.
• Develop and optimize digital telecom embedded systems to support satellite applications.
• Perform detailed system-level analyses, simulations, and trade studies to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate storage, processing, and connectivity capabilities into satellites.
• Take part in the development of the payload RF frontend and contribute on signal processing algorithms tailored for space applications.
• Ensure comprehensive testing, validation, and verification of systems to meet regulatory and industry standards.
• Monitor system performance and provide troubleshooting support for deployed systems, ensuring mission success.
• Document and maintain thorough records of design processes, test results, and system performance.

Skills

Satellite systems design

Digital telecom embedded systems

System engineering

RF and signal processing

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Telecommunications/Aerospace Engineering

Related aerospace/space degree

Space/ESA project experience

Tools

Software-defined radios

FPGA programming

DVB-S2X

5G waveform knowledge

CCSDS modems

DPDK & VPP L2/L3 processing

Job description

Ramon.Space is making the final frontier possible by bringing Earth-like computing infrastructure to Space.

The company equips satellites with storage, processing, and connectivity capabilities to enable the next generation of space applications and services.

The core is an SW-empowered, low-power, reliable, and durable computing platform, enabling high data rate processing in space.

From small satellites to deep space exploration, Ramon.Space’s computing products ensure that missions are smart, adaptable, and future proof.

Ramon.Space is seeking a skilled and experienced SATCOM System Engineer to join our innovative team.

This role is essential for the successful development of our state-of-the-art satellite communication systems.

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in developing digital telecom systems and have an in-depth understanding of telecom for space applications, RF, and signal processing. As a SATCOM System Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge space telecom technologies that transform how we communicate in space. Working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team, you will ensure the deployment of reliable, low-power, state-of-the-art spaceflight systems that meet the highest standards of performance and durability.

What you will be doing

• Lead and participate in the system engineering process for advanced satellite communication systems, including requirements definition, architecture design, and system validation.
• Develop and optimize digital telecom embedded systems to support satellite applications.
• Perform detailed system-level analyses, simulations, and trade studies to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate storage, processing, and connectivity capabilities into satellites.
• Take part in the development of the payload RF frontend and contribute on signal processing algorithms tailored for space applications.
• Ensure comprehensive testing, validation, and verification of systems to meet regulatory and industry standards.
• Monitor system performance and provide troubleshooting support for deployed systems, ensuring mission success.
• Document and maintain thorough records of design processes, test results, and system performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in the design and implementation of satellite communication systems.
• Knowledge of digital communication principles and satellite communication protocols.
• Familiarity with antenna systems, RF propagation, and modulation techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex communication systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Experience with software-defined radios and FPGA programming.
• Experience in executing a European Space Agency (ESA) lead project.
• Knowledge of space industry standards and regulations.
• Experience with 5G waveform, DVB-S2X, CCSDS modems, DPDK, and VPP L2/L3 processing.

Ramon.Space is committed to equal employment opportunities.