Satellite Systems Engineer

  • Job Reference: BSP510272
  • Date Posted: 29 October 2025
  • Recruiter: Bluestream People
  • Location: Hampshire
  • Salary: £45,000 to £58,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: Salary on application
  • Sector: Engineering, Engineering > Electronic / Electrical, Satellite, Space, Engineering > Systems, Engineering > Communications Systems
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Contact: Belinda
  • Email: info@bluestreampeople.co.uk

Job Description

Join global satellite communications company as a Satellite Systems Engineer as part of a multinational R&D team leading the design of satellite communication terminals and translating product requirements into system and sub-system specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and own system requirements and specifications.
  • Lead system integration plans and execute integration activities.
  • Conduct system reviews (SDR, PDR, CDR), risk mitigation, and design trade-offs.
  • Define system architecture, interfaces, functionality, and features.
  • Simulate system performance and functionalities.
  • Collaborate with HW, SW, RF, antennas, DSP, and mechanics teams.

Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Commercial experience of system engineering experience in multi-disciplinary products, including RF and antennas.
  • Strong understanding of Tx/Rx RF channels and DSP.
  • Hands-on experience with MATLAB or Python.
  • Lab experience at system, module, or component level.
  • Knowledge and/or experience with
    • Communication systems and algorithms.
    • Chip design or mixed-signal SoC architecture.
    • Full product life cycle from requirements to delivery.
    • Ethernet network systems and software stack.

 

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