Senior System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of satellite communications. This role offers the unique opportunity to design and build next-generation space communication systems from the ground up. You will be deeply involved in system-level thinking and hands-on with digital telecom systems, working across the entire communications stack. Collaborate with a dedicated team that values innovation and rigor, ensuring systems meet mission requirements through robust testing and integration. If you are passionate about pushing boundaries in space technology and want to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing satellite communications systems from concept to deployment.
• Strong understanding of digital modulation and RF propagation.

Responsibilities

• Define and validate advanced satellite communication systems.
• Develop digital telecom architectures for low-power applications.
• Run system-level analyses to inform engineering decisions.

Skills

Satellite Communication Systems

Digital Telecom Architectures

RF Engineering

Signal Processing

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Tools

Software-Defined Radios

FPGA-based Signal Processing

Job description

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If you're looking to shape the future of satellite communications — not just contribute to it — this role could be the right move.

This is a chance to join a small UK team at the start of something ambitious: designing and building next-generation space communication systems, grounded in proven architecture but with a clean slate to innovate. You’ll be hands-on with digital telecom systems, deeply involved in the system-level thinking, and part of a company that values engineers who want responsibility and visibility.

You’ll be working across the entire comms stack — from digital baseband through to RF — in collaboration with a team that values rigor, curiosity, and the drive to make things work in the most unforgiving environments.

In this role, you will:

• Define, design, and validate advanced satellite communication systems
• Develop digital telecom architectures for low-power, space-grade applications
• Contribute to RF and signal processing development for satellite payloads
• Run system-level analyses and trade studies to inform engineering decisions
• Work closely with colleagues across payload, computing, and systems engineering teams
• Ensure the system meets mission requirements through robust testing and integration
• Background in telecoms, space / satellite systems, or RF engineering
• Experience developing satellite communications systems, from concept to deployment
• Understanding of digital modulation, RF propagation, and system integration
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in complex comms environments
• A collaborative mindset and a desire to contribute technically, not just manage

Nice to have:

• Experience with software-defined radios and / or FPGA-based signal processing
• Familiarity with ESA project delivery ,or space industry standards,

Why this role?

You’ll be doing technical work that matters — pushing the boundaries of how space systems connect — and you’ll be part of a team where your ideas and contributions are visible. It’s a role for someone who wants to lead by doing without.

How to apply

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