SATCOM Systems Engineer - Space Telecom & RF Innovation

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 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,