Space Segment Verification Lead
??Luton Hybrid (1 day/week in office or at client sites)
??Active SC Clearance Required(British passport essential)
??Up to £75,000 + Excellent Benefits
The Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity to work on aflagship UK military satellite programmeas a Verification Lead focused ondigital signal processingandfirmware evaluation.
You'll join a leading space technology consultancy with a 60+ year heritage in secure satellite communications, Earth observation, and space operations. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring supplier-built satellite components meet the highest performance and security standards.
Role Overview:
You will act as atechnical verification authority, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to evaluate satellite hardware, firmware (e.g. FPGAs), and digital communication systems.
This role involves travel to client and supplier sites (approx. 1 day per week), with expenses fully covered.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadspace segment verificationof digital hardware for a high-profile satellite system
* Evaluatefirmware and DSPcomponents for performance, compliance, and resilience
* Track supplier progress, identify risks, and deliver independent assessments
* Ensure technical documentation and testing processes align with project standards
* Communicate findings and updates with internal teams and government stakeholders
Essential Requirements:
* Active SC Clearance(British nationals only)
* Strong background insatellite systems,digital electronics, andDSP/FPGAs
* Experience inverification and validationof hardware systems
* Skilled in managing supplier relationships and reporting on risk/progress
* Willingness to travel 1 day per week
Whats on Offer:
* ?? Salary up to£75,000(DOE)
* ?? Up to15% pension contribution
* ?? Green Car Scheme
* ?? Private Medical Cover
* ?? Work on a high-impact UK defence project with industry-leading experts
?? Interested? Contact Anna-Jane Murphy at Anson McCade to learn more.
Space Segment Verification Lead
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