SATCOM Systems Engineer Location: Luton – Hybrid
Onsite: 1 day per week
A global leader in space and satellite systems—operating at the intersection of defence, earth observation, and next-gen SATCOM—is seeking a Senior Satellite Communications Systems Engineer to drive the design and delivery of high-resilience satellite networks and services.
Join a high-performance engineering team shaping the future of secure global connectivity. You’ll work directly with commercial, defence, and space-sector clients to architect, design, and deliver integrated SATCOM systems—from initial concept to operational deployment.
You’ll tackle complex RF and IP network challenges, lead real-world system deployments, and take full ownership of mission-critical comms infrastructure. Perform RF link budget analysis, coverage modelling, and bandwidth planning for LEO/MEO/GEO systems
Integrate IP networking and cyber security protocols into SATCOM infrastructure
Lead system integration, factory/site acceptance testing, and in-orbit testing phases
5–10 years' experience in SATCOM or space systems engineering
~ Expertise in RF systems, ground station infrastructure, payload design, and networking protocols (IP, TCP/UDP, VPNs)
~ Strong systems engineering background (requirements, design, V&V, documentation)
~ Degree in Communications Engineering, Aerospace, or related field (BSc/MSc/PhD)
Benefits Package:
~ Pension: Hybrid Working: 1 day/week in Luton
~ Green Car Scheme
~ Private Medical Cover
~+ Additional Financial, Physical, and Lifestyle Perks
SATCOM Systems Engineer