Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Satellite RF Engineer

Care First UK Recruitment Solutions
Greater London
5 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Lead RF Engineer

RF Systems Engineer

RF Systems Engineer

Satellite AIT EGSE Engineer

System Validation Engineer

Senior Software Validation Engineer

Job Title: Satellite RF Engineer
Location:London, UK

Salary:£50,000 – £80,000 (depending on experience)

Sector:Space / Satellite Communications

About the Role

We’re working with an innovative space company to hire aSatellite RF Engineerto join their team inLondon. In this permanent role, you’ll be responsible for the design, development, and testing of RF systems used in satellite communications—playing a key part in delivering the next generation of orbital missions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF technology for space, from concept to flight, within a fast-moving and highly skilled engineering team.

Key Responsibilities



  • Design and develop RF systems and components for satellite platforms


  • Support link budgets, frequency planning, and system-level RF performance analysis


  • Integrate and test RF subsystems including antennas, filters, amplifiers, and transceivers


  • Work closely with digital and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration


  • Conduct lab-based and on-orbit RF performance testing and troubleshooting


  • Prepare technical documentation and support project reviews


  • Stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory standards in satellite communications


Required Skills & Experience



  • Degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or related discipline


  • Strong experience with RF design for satellite or aerospace applications


  • Familiarity with RF simulation tools (e.g. CST, HFSS, ADS) and lab test equipment (e.g. VNAs, spectrum analysers)


  • Knowledge of satellite link budgets, modulation schemes, and spectrum allocation


  • Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment


  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail


About Alexander Associates

For more than 30 years,Alexander Associateshas been committed to recruiting top talent within the engineering sector. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity/paternity.

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Jobs

Space Sector Hiring Trends 2026: What to Watch Out For (For Job Seekers & Recruiters)

The UK space sector is no longer a niche curiosity. It is now a strategic industry worth billions, employing tens of thousands of people across nearly 2,000 organisations – and it has been growing faster than the wider UK economy for years. At the same time, employers report serious skills shortages, especially in software, data and systems engineering, with recruitment and retention now cited as key barriers to growth. For job seekers, this is encouraging – but it does not mean every space application is an easy win. For recruiters, competing for talent with tech, defence, energy and finance is only getting harder. This article, written for www.ukspacejobs.co.uk , explores the space sector hiring trends to watch in 2026, aimed at both: Job seekers searching for terms like “space jobs in the UK”, “satellite jobs UK”, or “space engineer roles”; and Recruiters and hiring managers interested in “space sector hiring trends” and “space recruitment UK”.

Jobs

Space Industry Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK space‑sector hiring has shifted from pedigree‑first screening to capability‑driven evaluation across the full stack—spacecraft systems, payload/RF, flight software, GNC/ADCS, propulsion, structures/thermal, AIT (assembly–integration–test), mission/ground operations, reliability/radiation, and compliance (ECSS, export control). Employers want proof you can build, test, operate and scale space systems safely and economically. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for satellite/spacecraft engineers, payload & RF/MM‑wave, flight & ground software, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal, AIT/test, mission ops, data/EO, and space product/TPM roles. Who this is for: Systems engineers, payload/RF engineers, flight software & FDIR, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal/structures, propulsion, AIT/test, reliability/radiation, QA/compliance, ground segment/cloud, mission operations, EO/data processing, and product/programme managers targeting roles in the UK space ecosystem.

Jobs

Why Space Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

The UK’s space sector is growing fast — from satellite systems and Earth observation to satellite communications, space robotics, propulsion, space data analytics, and mission operations. But the nature of space work is changing. Projects involving satellites, launch systems, space robotics and ground infrastructure are now embedded in regulation, public perception, human interaction and cross-disciplinary design. Space careers in the UK used to be dominated by engineers, astrophysicists, systems analysts and telemetry experts. Today, they increasingly demand fluency not only in aerospace, software, electronics & data, but also in law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design. After all, space systems operate under treaties, privacy constraints, public scrutiny, international collaborations and human interfaces. In this article, we explore why space careers in the UK are becoming more multidisciplinary, how those allied fields intersect with space work, and what job-seekers & employers must do to thrive in this evolving cosmos.

🍪 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can review our Cookie Policy for more information.