We’re seeking an experienced Principal Satellite Systems Engineer to lead a dynamic team of engineers, whilst driving the development of cutting-edge space-based communication technologies. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative solutions for exploration missions and next-generation satellite systems.

What You’ll Do

• Leadership & Team Management: Oversee, mentor, and develop the communications systems team, ensuring programmes are appropriately resourced and engineers are supported in their career growth.
  
  
• Technical Excellence: Own the communications systems engineering process, lead project reviews, and provide systems engineering leadership for high-profile projects.
  
  
• Systems Engineering: Interface with customers and subcontractors, capture and manage requirements, develop solutions, and analyze performance to deliver verified flight equipment.
  
  
• Project Oversight: Supervise design, integration, testing, and documentation, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.
  
  
• Strategic Contribution: Provide input on cost and planning for bids and proposals, while helping shape technology roadmaps and innovation strategies.
  
  What You’ll Bring
  
  Essential:
  
  
• Proven team management experience.
  
  
• Considerable commercial experience in systems engineering, preferably in the satellite or telecommunications industry.
  
  
• Considerable commercial lead systems engineer/architect on telecommunications projects.
  
  
• Strong understanding of radio frequency telecommunications equipment and related technologies (software, electronics, ASICs, FPGA).
  
  
• Background in satellite telecommunications, particularly payloads and phased array antennas.
  
  
• Knowledge of ECSS standards and space-specific design considerations.
  
  
• Familiarity with LEO communications systems, military satellite communications, or optical technologies like lidar and infrared cameras.
  
  What We Offer
  
  
• Competitive Salary: Rewarding your skills and experience.
  
  
• Career Growth: Lead exciting projects with opportunities for professional development in a globally recognized industry leader.
  
  
• Supportive Environment: Collaborate with a passionate, purpose-driven team dedicated to advancing space exploration and communication.
  
  About You
  
  You are an organized, quality-focused professional with exceptional critical thinking skills and the ability to inspire and lead a team. You’re confident communicating with internal and external stakeholders and are excited about occasional travel to collaborate with team members across the UK.
  
  Why Join Us?
  
  Be part of a visionary team revolutionizing space communications. Our mission is to advance exploration and development, fostering innovation that improves life on and above Earth. Join us in this new golden age of space exploration and inspire the next generation of pioneers.
  
  Apply today and take the lead in shaping the future of space communications!
  
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  Bluestream People are an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an as an Employment Business for temporary / contract recruitment