RF Payload Engineer

## Responsible For Design, implementation and verification of RF payload solutions into SSTL missions ## Key Tasks - Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop RF payload solutions for SSTL missions - System level design and performance analysis of RF payloads (communications, radar, SIGINT) - Specification of payload hardware including transmitters, receivers and antennas - Specification of in-orbit or ground based signal processing solutions - Specification and development of tools for payload design, test and calibration - Work with other SSTL engineering teams and/or external subcontractors to develop and implement payload hardware and signal processing solutions - Define and support payload verification by on ground environmental test and in-orbit commissioning - Manage payload delivery, integration and test as part of SSTL projects - Work package manager responsibilities including planning/reporting budget/schedule/resources - Input to bids involving RF payloads - Support project reviews including presentation of technical solutions and programmatic progress to internal and external stakeholders ## Previous Experience - Ideally 5+ years relevant experience - System engineering for complex, multidisciplinary products or project solutions - Requirements analysis and flow down - Experience with some of the following: link budget analysis, RF and/or digital design, signal processing, antenna design/simulation, test definition/support for development and product verification - Experience of manufacture and test for space advantageous Qualifications Knowledge & Skills • Good 1st degree in engineering, maths or physics - Comfortable working with experts while maintaining ownership of the solution - Confident delving into detail as required without being distracted from project objectives - Good inter-personal skills - both written and oral communications; ability to interface with customers and technical representatives - Familiarity with Matlab or Python for mathematical modelling - Good knowledge of MS Word/Excel/Powerpoint, plus MS Project or similar planning tool - Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities - Ability to work well in teams but also individually - Results orientated, can-do approach - Pro-active and able to take initiative - Decision making and problem-solving skills - Highly organised with clear communication skills - Able to demonstrate company mindsets; accountability, one team, customers and projects rule, and audacity