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Satellite Communication Payload Engineer [26188]

Didcot, England, gbFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-14
On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Develop innovative telecommunications satellite technologies and products, supporting the definition of technical requirements and managing development contracts for satellite communication applications.

Role type

Satellite Communication Payload Engineer

Builds

Telecommunications satellite technologies and products

Domain

Aerospace + Satellite Communications

Required skills

Satellite payload hardware architecture, Onboard processing system design, End-to-end satellite communications systems engineering, Technical requirements definition, Development contract management, Technical documentation, Status reporting, Industry trend analysis, Project lifecycle management

Preferred skills

Spacecraft platform subsystems knowledge (Propulsion, Electrical power, AOCS, TT&C, Onboard data processing), Multicultural team collaboration

Technologies

Satellite payload hardware, Onboard processing systems, TT&C systems, AOCS systems

Responsibilities

Support development of innovative telecommunications satellite technologies, Contribute to technology and product development across satellite communication applications, Define and maintain technical requirements and specifications, Evaluate and manage development contracts, Prepare status reports and technical documentation, Monitor industry trends and market developments, Support ARTES programme activities including market intelligence and risk identification

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC