RF Communications Product Development Lead
Core
Lead end-to-end development and delivery of spacecraft RF Communications products for satellite missions, ensuring performance, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
Role type
Senior IC RF Communications Product Development Lead
Builds
Critical communications subsystem products for spacecraft
Domain
Aerospace, Defence, Satellite Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Product development, Systems engineering, RF Communications systems, Full product lifecycle management, Supplier coordination, Engineering reviews (PDR/CDR), Technical risk management, Requirements management, Cost control, Stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Satellite/spacecraft programme experience, RF Link Budget Analysis, Antenna technologies (High/Medium/Low Gain), Product Assurance (APQP/NCR), Environmental testing, Configuration management, Export control compliance
Technologies
RF subsystems, Antenna systems, Link budget tools, Requirements management tools
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end development of spacecraft RF products; Coordinate engineering teams and suppliers; Manage product lifecycle planning and risk; Drive technical compliance and industry standards; Lead design, qualification, and test reviews; Oversee RF communications analyses (link budgets, performance); Manage supplier relationships and contractual commitments; Support product assurance and non-conformance management; Control product cost and change management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with programme leadership
