We have an exciting opportunity for two Satellite Communication Systems Engineers to join the Ubiquitous Communication (UC) department to work on exciting technologies within collaborative projects addressing real-world use cases. Our national and international projects offer the unique opportunity to work in a wide range of market areas, diverse stakeholders ranging from research to commercial operators in the UK and abroad.  From access to antenna farm in Harwell, dedicated network development centre in Westcott, the team is at the forefront of exploitation of technologies that will underpin the networks of the future.

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who will be involved in a wide range of activities – including technical delivery on projects, technical consultancy to businesses, engagement with universities and R&D centres and working within our facilities with a wide range of professionals in other disciplines. Equally, there is the opportunity to work in the area of mega-constellations, satellite enabled 5G as well as 6G networks through the evolution of both satellite and terrestrial networks.

The purpose of your new team:

The UC team is at the forefront of innovation in the connectivity area with technical expertise across 5G, satellite communications, future networks, IoT and terminals. The overall objective is to help bring these exciting innovations closer to market by making it more accessible and fit for purpose. To achieve this, we work alongside a wide range of stakeholders, demonstrate leadership and technical expertise in key areas.

Skills & Experience required:

• Knowledge of full end to end satellite communication network architecture and implementation

• Hands-on experience using VSAT

• Hands-on experience with the integration of modem in embedded systems and antenna in custom solutions

• Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems specifically telecommunications payloads

• Knowledge of satellite Communication Core Network and Ground Segment architectures

• Knowledge of FPGA, DSP development, Linux, coding/scripting desirable

• Proven experience writing and winning bids for collaborative/commercial work

• Minimum of 5yr+ experience working on externally funded collaborative projects with external stakeholders

• MSc in Satellite Communications, Telecommunications systems or similar discipline.

• Experience in the satellite communication domain

• Good verbal and written communication skills

You know you have been successful when…

• You have helped a business make use of satellite technology in delivering a solution to the market

• You have found a solution to a thorny technical issue delaying a project

• You have won the respect of external project partners on collaborative projects

• You have mastered and shared your knowledge on a new technology with the team

How we work:

We strive to create a high trust environment that enables team members to bring their whole selves to work – this helps to create the foundations of an innovation culture.

Our shared values are critical to this:

• We care - for our people, our partners, and our planet

• We connect - and engage with people and ideas

• We learn - and grow, as people and as an industry

Underpinning this is our belief in great teams, our combined efforts will always deliver outcomes beyond that of any individual providing we are honest through debate, experiment and reflect, and create shared resolutions in support of our purpose. Live these values, work to our principles, take ownership to deliver, and we are certain you will thrive with us.

This job description set outs the skills and experience we believe are needed to be able to do this job but, research also tells us women are much more likely than men to take this list of requirements as absolute and self-select out of the process. If you think you can deliver this role then we want to hear from you, regardless of the boxes you didn’t tick.