Payload Systems Project Lead

Chroma
Aston Tirrold, UK
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Systems Development Life Cycle Signal Processing Software Requirements Analysis

Requirements

Job DescriptionA leading space technology organisation is looking to add a Payload Systems Engineer to their growing UK Space team. Chroma are supporting the search to help meet increasing demand across next-generation satellite communications, RF payload and antenna system development programmes.This role offers the opportunity to lead the design, integration and development of future GEO and advanced satellite payload systems, working across end-to-end communications architectures, RF payloads, antenna systems and ground infrastructure. It’s an excellent opportunity for a Payload Systems Engineer who enjoys technical leadership and wants to influence the development of cutting-edge space communications technologies.Payload Systems Engineer Requirements:Degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics10+ years’ experience in communications systems engineering and/or engineering managementExperience developing technologies for the space environmentExperience working to space industry standards such as ECSSStrong background in communications satellite design, including RF payload systems, antenna design and digital payload architecturesAbility to develop and analyse end-to-end system requirements and perform technical trade studiesExperience conducting link budget and capacity analysisExperience leading multidisciplinary engineering teamsAbility to lead technical proposals and customer presentationsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsThe following experience would be beneficial:Line management and/or project management experienceDigital signal processing expertisePhased array antenna design experienceGround segment and infrastructure developmentGEO satellite communications systemsCustomer-facing systems engineering experience within the space sectorThis is a hybrid position (1-day WFH) offering the opportunity to work on highly innovative satellite communications programmes within a collaborative and technically advanced engineering environment.If you have the required skills and experience for this Payload Systems Engineer role, then please get in touch ASAP with an up-to-date copy of your CV. You can apply directly or contact Matthew Blackwood .If this role isn’t of interest but you know someone who could be a good fit, Chroma Recruitment operates a referral scheme.TPBN1_UKTJ

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