Senior Satellite & 5G Systems Architect

UK Space Jobs; Westcott; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Space Jobs is seeking a Senior Satellite Systems Engineer to lead the delivery of innovative projects in satellite and terrestrial networks, including 5G/6G technologies. You will provide technical leadership, develop end-to-end communication solutions and collaborate with universities, research organisations and project partners.

The role focuses on hands-on system integration, hardware setups and coding, with emphasis on solving complex engineering challenges and delivering user-focused

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Satellite Communications, Telecommunications Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Six years of experience in satellite communications or a similar field.
• Expert knowledge of cellular networks or satellite communications.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end satellite communication architecture and implementation.
• Experience leading technical projects with external stakeholders.
• Proven experience developing solutions for end users.
• Hands-on experience with system integration, hardware and coding.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of telecoms and satellite communication projects.
• Design and implement end-to-end cellular and satellite communication systems.
• Develop practical communication solutions for end users.
• Lead collaborative projects involving external stakeholders and infrastructure deployments.
• Carry out hands-on system integration, hardware setup and coding.
• Provide technical consultancy and solve complex engineering challenges.
• Work on emerging 5G and 6G, satellite, IoT and future network technologies.

Skills

Satellite communications

Cellular networks

SATCOM architecture

System integration

Coding

External stakeholders

User-focused solutions

Education

PhD or MSc in satellite communications

Job description

UK Space Jobs is seeking a Senior Satellite Systems Engineer to lead the delivery of innovative projects in satellite and terrestrial networks, including 5G/6G technologies. You will provide technical leadership, develop end-to-end communication solutions and collaborate with universities, research organisations and project partners.

The role focuses on hands-on system integration, hardware setups and coding, with emphasis on solving complex engineering challenges and delivering user-focused