SATCOM System Engineer

Ramon.Space; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company based in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled SATCOM System Engineer. In this role, you will lead the development of advanced satellite communication systems, involving system design, analysis, and optimization. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in telecom for space applications. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver reliable and innovative solutions for communication in space.

Qualifications

• Experience in the design and implementation of satellite communication systems.
• Knowledge of digital communication principles and protocols.
• Familiarity with RF propagation and modulation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead system engineering for satellite communication systems.
• Develop and optimize digital telecom embedded systems.
• Perform system-level analyses and simulations.
• Collaborate with teams for integration into satellites.

Skills

Digital telecom systems

Signal processing

RF engineering

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Software-defined radios

FPGA programming

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.

Advantages

• 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 operates with a RPO Talent Partner and does not accept agency resumes without a signed agreement. Please do not forward resumes to our job’s alias, our employees, or any other company location. Ramon.Space is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with us.

Ramon.Space is committed to equal employment opportunities.