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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Communications Engineer to join an advanced avionics team working on cutting-edge spacecraft missions. This role will play a key part in the design, development, and verification of spacecraft communications subsystems, supporting complex missions from concept through to launch and operations.

You’ll take ownership of the communications subsystem, working across disciplines including systems engineering, Command & Data Handling (C&DH), procurement, and Assembly, Integration & Verification (AIV). This is a hands-on, senior-level role requiring both strong technical expertise and the confidence to lead within a multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own communications work packages, including subsystem design baseline and architecture, requirements management and VCD activities
• Develop, review, and maintain spacecraft data and RF link budgets
• Model and simulate space-to-ground communications links
• Select, procure, and manage suppliers for communications hardware.
• Perform antenna and multipath analysis, including interference and impingement assessments
• Support frequency licensing and ITU regulatory activities
• Support ground station selection and interface discussions with ground segment teams
• Plan and execute unit-level acceptance testing
• Generate verification and validation plans and test procedures for communications systems
• Manage resources, schedules, and cost estimates in line with applicable standards and regulations
• Mentor and support junior engineers within the communications team

Essential Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Communications, or a related discipline
• Strong experience defining and managing spacecraft communications requirements
• Proven experience developing and maintaining satellite link budgets
• Experience designing and developing spacecraft communications subsystems and architectures
• Hands-on experience with communications circuits and hardware testing
• Experience producing and executing communications V&V plans and procedures
• Knowledge of ITU frequency licensing constraints for space applications
• Eligible to work in the UK and Europe

Desirable Experience

• Broader understanding of overall satellite systems design
• Antenna design and RF propagation experience
• Detailed knowledge of communications link budget analysis
• Familiarity with ITU regulations and licensing processes

What’s on Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Optional 9/75 working pattern
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service (plus bank holidays)
• Life insurance and long-term sick pay
• Private healthcare (taxable benefit)
• Relocation support available
• Modern office and cleanroom facilities

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Flight Software Team Lead to join a growing space engineering organisation developing advanced spacecraft and satellite technologies.

This role will lead a Flight Software team responsible for the design, development, integration, validation, and maintenance of spacecraft flight software. You will play a key role in shaping the software architecture for satellite missions, ensuring robust development practices, high-quality delivery, and strong collaboration across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Alongside your technical leadership responsibilities, you will also support the development and mentoring of engineers within the team, helping to build a strong and high-performing software capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Flight Software team, overseeing the development, integration, validation, deployment, and maintenance of spacecraft flight software
• Plan and coordinate the team’s workload, creating schedules for flight software activities across multiple projects
• Ensure flight software is delivered to the required quality, schedule, and budget
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a strong and collaborative engineering culture
• Act as a subject matter expert in flight software development and oversee the high-level architecture of spacecraft software systems
• Work closely with spacecraft subsystem and systems engineering teams to identify software requirements and solutions
• Support knowledge sharing across international engineering teams and contribute to technical reviews across programmes
• Establish and maintain the software development lifecycle and methodology for flight software development
• Collaborate with cyber security specialists to ensure secure software development practices are implemented

Essential Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years’ experience developing flight software for satellite or spacecraft missions
• Experience leading engineering teams, either technically or through line management
• Strong embedded software development experience using C/C++
• Deep understanding of software development methodologies and lifecycle management
• Experience working with and modifying Board Support Packages (BSPs)
• Experience with UML-based design methodologies
• Experience developing real-time systems for spacecraft or embedded platforms
• Experience creating and implementing test plans for spacecraft software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead technical workstreams while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding of secure software development practices within space systems
• Experience developing flight software for space missions working with European Space Agency programmes
• Knowledge of ECSS standards for flight software

Desirable Skills

• Experience across the full spacecraft mission lifecycle from concept through to operations
• Knowledge of cFE / cFS flight software frameworks
• Understanding of ground segment architectures
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum software development practices
• Experience with SysML
• Linux development and administration experience (shell scripting, make, etc.)
• Experience with Python or Bash scripting
• Familiarity with MATLAB, WindRiver VxWorks, CCSDS, CAN, SpaceWire
• Knowledge of microcontroller assembly languages
• Exposure to in-orbit servicing, debris removal, or end-of-life satellite technologies
• Understanding of ESA PUS protocol

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a talented, diverse, and international engineering team.
• Flexible working around core hours in a collaborative, supportive environment.
• Hybrid working model with an optional 9/75 compressed schedule.
• 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays.
• Private healthcare, life insurance, and long-term sick pay.
• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship (where applicable).
• Modern office and cleanroom facilities.
• Regular social and professional development events.

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