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Ground Segment Systems Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Systems Engineer to join a fast-growing organisation at the forefront of space technology and mission operations.
In this role, you’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of ground segment development, from conceptual design through to maintenance and operational support. You’ll play a key role in developing the infrastructure and software on the ground that enable safe and reliable space missions.
Working closely with Mission, Systems, and Operations teams, this position offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge space missions and participate directly in control centre activities. It’s a fantastic opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a dynamic and collaborative environment where innovation and sustainability in space are core values.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead or support the development of ground systems including Mission Control, Mission Planning, and Ground Station Interface Systems.
- Derive and manage system requirements across the ground segment and its components.
- Act as Product Owner or Technical Officer with external suppliers and support internal development teams during system design and integration.
- Collaborate closely with Mission, Systems, and Operations teams to ensure technical alignment across disciplines.
- Follow Agile (SCRUM) methodologies to implement requirements and maintain project schedules.
- Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including requirements, verification plans, test procedures, and reports.
- Conduct verification and validation activities, including system tests and simulation campaigns.
- Support the Operations team during mission activities and assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of ground systems.
Essential Skills
- Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a relevant engineering discipline.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in ground systems engineering.
- Solid understanding of ground segment components and their interactions.
- Knowledge of space mission design and development processes.
- Experience in requirements engineering.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with Mission Control Systems (e.g., SCOS-2000).
- Knowledge of Automation Systems, Mission Planning, or Ground Station Communications.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Familiarity with C++ and/or Java, Linux systems, and shell scripting.
What’s on Offer
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- 9/75 work pattern (optional)
- 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
- Private healthcare and life insurance
- Relocation and visa sponsorship (where applicable)
- State-of-the-art office and cleanroom facilities
- Supportive, international team culture and regular social events
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Senior Systems Engineer (User Terminals)
We are supporting a leading global communications organisation on the development of a next-generation network designed to deliver secure, resilient, ultra-low latency broadband connectivity worldwide.
This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced User Terminal Systems Engineer to play a critical role in the development, validation and deployment of advanced user terminals. The position focuses on modem, antenna and RF integration within a fully integrated terminal solution designed to meet demanding enterprise, government, maritime, aeronautical and mobility use cases.
You will bring deep expertise in air interface protocols, software architecture, system functionality and terminal operations, providing technical leadership across architecture, vendor engagement and system integration.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain technical requirements and architectural frameworks for user terminals
- Ensure alignment with system-level performance objectives and operational concepts
- Lead the definition and evolution of user terminal operational procedures
- Interface with modem and antenna vendors to drive architectural alignment
- Clarify requirements, identify technical gaps and develop mitigation strategies
- Provide technical leadership across the product lifecycle
- Define interfaces, ICDs and subsystem/terminal specifications
- Develop and maintain development and deployment roadmaps
- Support service introduction timelines and long-term scalability across multiple market segments
- Ensure seamless integration of terminal functionality within the wider network architecture
Education & Experience Required
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline (Master’s/PhD advantageous)
- 12+ years’ systems engineering experience within networking and communications environments
- Specialisation in software engineering or software architecture
- Experience working with vendor ecosystems to deliver commercially successful products
- Knowledge of satellite communication technologies, particularly user terminal design
- Strong understanding of access techniques, modulation schemes and performance trade-offs
- Knowledge of antenna technologies for NGSO tracking across land, aero, maritime and fixed applications
- Experience with cloud, edge computing or mobile networking environments
- Familiarity with NGSO spectrum regulatory frameworks
- Understanding of modem and hub technologies
- Knowledge of ASIC design and manufacturing considerations
- Experience designing for high-volume production, cost targets and quality assurance
- Strong understanding of physical layer protocols for satellite communications
This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the architecture and deployment strategy of advanced user terminals within a transformational global connectivity programme.
If you are a senior systems engineer with deep expertise in satellite communications and terminal development, apply now.
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Senior Space Systems Engineer
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Space Systems Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of complex space-based systems across telecommunications and positioning, navigation, and timing domains.
This is a senior-level opportunity within a strategic engineering team focused on delivering high-performance, resilient global communication and navigation capabilities for mission-critical users. The role spans early concept studies through to full system development and delivery.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary engineering environment, contributing to the growth of advanced systems engineering capability while helping shape next-generation space-enabled services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support technical activities across mission concept studies, research programmes, and full system development projects
- Conduct mission analysis, trade studies, and system architecture design
- Manage system and subsystem requirements capture, flow-down, and verification
- Develop and maintain system budgets (mass, power, data, thermal) and performance models
- Contribute to strategic development of PNT and telecommunications capabilities
- Support engagement with institutional and governmental space organisations and stakeholders
- Produce technical reports, bid documentation, and engineering recommendations for senior stakeholders
- Identify and manage programme risks, assumptions, dependencies, and technical issues
- Perform reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAMS) analysis of system architectures
- Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and approaches to validate system designs
Experience Required
- Degree-qualified in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related numerate discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Significant experience in systems engineering or system architecture roles within the space industry or a related sector
- Strong understanding of spacecraft systems, space mission operations, and spacecraft development (including AIT processes)
- Experience with system modelling tools such as STK, MATLAB, and MBSE platforms (e.g. Enterprise Architect)
- Knowledge of orbit determination techniques and space system analysis
- Strong understanding of project management and financial modelling principles
- Excellent communication skills, including technical writing and stakeholder presentations at all levels
- Membership of a professional engineering institution (e.g. INCOSE or equivalent) is desirable
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of PNT systems, GNSS, satellite-based augmentation systems, or time transfer techniques
- Experience with advanced space system operations and analysis methodologies
- Familiarity with alternative timing systems beyond GNSS-based solutions
- Exposure to large-scale international space or government programmes
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Systems Engineer (RAN)
A leading satellite communications organisation is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join its Access Networks engineering team, supporting the design, integration, and deployment of next-generation satellite communications systems.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development of advanced 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), working across cutting-edge satellite programmes and helping deliver innovative connectivity solutions. You will contribute throughout the full systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition and architecture through integration, testing, and operational deployment.
Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will collaborate with systems, software, network, and operations teams while acting as a technical authority across complex communications programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead systems engineering activities for Radio Access Network (RAN) and Access Network subsystems.
- Develop and manage system requirements, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Support the design, integration, validation, and deployment of advanced satellite ground segment capabilities.
- Design and validate 5G NTN Layer 2 and Layer 3 features in line with 3GPP standards.
- Lead simulation and modelling activities to evaluate system performance and inform engineering decisions.
- Develop test methodologies, tools, and validation campaigns for new network capabilities.
- Support the deployment of laboratory and test infrastructure for next-generation communications systems.
- Collaborate with software, systems, operations, and programme teams to successfully introduce new services.
- Investigate and resolve complex technical challenges across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Contribute to future radio resource management strategies to maximise network performance and efficiency.
- Monitor industry developments and emerging technologies, helping shape future system architecture and technology roadmaps.
- Provide technical leadership during integration, testing, and service introduction activities.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Satellite Communications, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.
- Strong systems engineering experience within telecommunications or satellite communications environments.
- Knowledge of Radio Access Network (RAN) technologies.
- Understanding of:
- 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)
- Satellite propagation
- Modulation and coding
- Mobile satellite and VSAT systems
- Experience developing system requirements, specifications, and technical documentation.
Desirable Experience
Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:
- 3GPP 5G standards
- Satellite ground segment systems
- Terrestrial mobile network design and operation
- Radio resource management
- RF systems and antenna technologies (Ka, L or Q/V Band)
- Performance modelling, simulation, and data analysis
- Large-scale telecommunications or satellite network integration programmes
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to work on some of the most advanced satellite communications programmes currently in development, helping deliver next-generation global connectivity solutions.
You’ll join a highly collaborative engineering environment where you’ll influence system architecture, contribute to innovative technologies, and work across the full lifecycle of complex satellite communications systems.
Benefits
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Pension scheme and private healthcare.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite and 5G NTN technologies.
- Collaborative engineering culture with exposure to complex international programmes.
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Lead / Senior Systems Engineer
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead / Senior Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across spacecraft payload systems within a complex international space programme.
This role is focused on systems engineering oversight of externally developed payload hardware, working closely with international suppliers and internal spacecraft engineering teams. You will ensure requirements compliance, technical alignment, and successful integration of payload systems from design through to delivery and acceptance.
You will act as a key technical interface between payload engineering teams, suppliers, and internal system stakeholders. The role requires strong systems thinking, supplier management capability, and the ability to ensure end-to-end technical coherence across distributed development activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide systems engineering leadership for spacecraft payload development, including requirements definition, interface control, and performance analysis
- Define technical requirements, statements of work, and acceptance criteria for supplier contracts
- Oversee international suppliers through design, manufacturing, integration, and test phases
- Review and assess supplier designs, analysis outputs, and technical documentation for compliance with system requirements
- Lead technical interchange meetings and participate in internal and external design reviews
- Ensure alignment between payload subsystem designs and overall spacecraft system architecture
- Manage and maintain payload interface definitions across multiple engineering teams and suppliers
- Support payload and system-level verification, validation, and acceptance planning
- Identify technical risks arising from supplier activities and lead mitigation actions
- Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations to programme and engineering leadership
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of supplier-facing systems engineering processes
- Provide informal mentorship and guidance to other engineers within the team
Essential Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years’ experience in systems engineering roles within aerospace, space systems, or other high-reliability industries
- Proven experience working with externally sourced or supplier-developed hardware
- Strong background in spacecraft payload systems or complex subsystem integration
- Demonstrated experience managing technical delivery across international supplier networks
- Strong understanding of requirements-driven development, interface control, and verification/validation processes
- Ability to operate independently as a technical authority across organisational and cultural boundaries
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for complex technical discussions
Desirable Experience
- Experience working in distributed engineering teams or international supplier environments
- Familiarity with spacecraft payload integration and system-level verification activities
- Background in aerospace, space systems, or other regulated/high-reliability sectors
- Experience leading technical resolution across organisational interfaces
- Strong systems engineering discipline with focus on traceability, compliance, and verification closure
Eligibility
- Swiss or EU citizenship, or valid Swiss work permit required
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to shape payload systems for a major spacecraft programme
- Senior technical authority role with significant supplier-facing responsibility
- Exposure to international engineering and manufacturing organisations
- End-to-end involvement from design through to integration and acceptance
- High-impact work within a complex, multidisciplinary space environment
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Lead Satellite Systems Engineer
An opportunity has arisen for a Lead Satellite Systems Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team working on next-generation satellite communications architectures.
This role focuses on the design, analysis, and development of advanced space payload systems for telecommunications applications, supporting complex satellite missions across LEO, MEO, GEO, and highly elliptical orbits. You will contribute to cutting-edge R&D programmes spanning system definition through to in-orbit commissioning.
You will work at the forefront of satellite communications system design, with responsibility across mission analysis, system architecture, payload design support, and technical trade-offs. The role requires a strong understanding of spaceborne communication systems and the ability to contribute across the full development lifecycle, from requirements definition through to integration and operational support.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mission analysis activities and translate system requirements into lower-level specifications
- Define system SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, Cost) constraints and manage cross-domain interface definitions (RF, digital, electrical, optical, mechanical, thermal)
- Lead architectural trade studies, link budget analysis, and system-level design decisions
- Support and challenge external contractors and subcontractors on technical delivery
- Assist with reliability analysis and system-level simulation activities
- Support spacecraft and payload qualification activities, including platform and component selection input
- Contribute to programme planning, technical reporting, and customer-facing programme discussions
- Support integration, test campaigns, launch preparation, and in-orbit commissioning activities
- Participate in design reviews, manufacturing oversight, qualification reviews, and progress reporting
Essential Skills & Experience
- Master’s or PhD in Engineering (e.g. Satellite Communications, Telecommunications, Electronics, or Digital Systems)
- 8–10 years’ experience in satellite or space systems engineering
- Strong background in satellite communications and payload architectures across LEO/MEO/GEO/HEO missions
- Experience with phased array antenna systems and digital beamforming
- Knowledge of digital regenerative payloads and onboard processing architectures
- Experience with satellite system design, HW/SW integration, and space communications architectures
- Familiarity with inter-satellite links and advanced payload concepts
- Experience in space qualification processes for complex systems
- Understanding of TT&C systems, satellite operations, and payload operations
- Experience with orbital analysis tools and systems modelling (e.g. STK or equivalent)
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary and international engineering teams
- Eligibility to work in Switzerland (Swiss or EU citizenship, or valid Swiss work permit required)
Desirable Experience
- Previous involvement in ESA, NASA, or similar space agency programmes
- Experience with satellite operations environments, including TT&C, network management, and payload operations
- Exposure to end-to-end satellite programme lifecycles from concept through to in-orbit operations
Eligibility
- Swiss or EU citizenship, or valid Swiss work permit required
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to work on advanced satellite communications and space payload systems
- End-to-end involvement across system design, integration, testing, and in-orbit operations
- Exposure to complex international space programmes and multidisciplinary engineering teams
- High-impact technical role shaping next-generation satellite architectures
- Collaborative R&D environment focused on innovation in space communications systems
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Systems Engineering & Programme Integration Lead
A pioneering organisation developing next-generation satellite communications infrastructure is seeking a Lead Systems Engineering & Programme Integration professional to provide technical leadership across the development, integration, and delivery of a complex spacecraft programme.
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing spacecraft-level systems engineering, programme integration, technical governance, and assembly, integration and test activities. Working across internal engineering teams and external partners, you will act as the technical authority for satellite-level requirements, interface management, system integration, and acceptance throughout the programme lifecycle.
The successful candidate will bring extensive experience leading spacecraft development programmes from design through qualification and flight model delivery, with the ability to coordinate multiple engineering disciplines and suppliers while ensuring technical, schedule, and programme objectives are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead spacecraft systems engineering activities, maintaining mission requirements, technical baselines, interface control documentation, and overall systems integration.
- Establish and manage technical relationships with external partners and suppliers, providing governance throughout the programme lifecycle.
- Oversee Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) planning, facility readiness, environmental test capability, and qualification activities.
- Own Engineering Model (EM), Qualification Model (QM), and Proto-Flight Model (PFM) build campaigns, chairing major design and acceptance reviews.
- Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams to resolve technical issues, manage interfaces, and support programme execution through all development phases.
- Support mission operations planning by integrating spacecraft operational and mission assurance requirements into the overall system architecture.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Degree (or higher) in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience in spacecraft systems engineering, including ownership of complete satellite development and build programmes.
- Proven experience integrating complex multi-vendor spacecraft subsystems within LEO or MEO satellite programmes.
- Strong knowledge of systems engineering standards such as ECSS or NASA frameworks, together with spacecraft verification, validation, and AIT activities.
- Demonstrated experience managing technical interfaces across customers, suppliers, and international engineering partners.
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent systems thinking with the ability to manage complex technical programmes from concept through delivery.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Confident chairing technical reviews, driving engineering decisions, and resolving programme-level issues.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and executive stakeholders.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, collaborative programme environment with multiple parallel workstreams.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in the delivery of a major satellite programme, leading systems engineering and technical integration activities across the full spacecraft lifecycle. You’ll work alongside industry-leading engineers, influence critical technical decisions, and help shape the future of next-generation satellite communications.
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Senior Service Engineer Maritime Navigation & Communication Systems
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Senior Service Engineer to join a leading provider of maritime electronics, supporting vessels across the ARA region. This role offers the chance to work on advanced navigation and communication systems while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the technical growth of the team.
You’ll be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of maritime navigation and communication systems onboard vessels. In addition, you’ll guide and support junior engineers, ensuring high-quality service delivery and technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform planned equipment checks, maintenance, Radio Surveys, and VDR APTs in line with IMO and Class Authority standards
- Carry out refit and retrofit jobs, including commissioning and participation in sea trials
- Mentor and support Junior Engineers to develop technical skills
- Drive high first-time fix rates and maintain productivity targets
- Act as a technical advisor to customers, supporting sales where required
- Collaborate with the wider technical team to share knowledge and best practices
- Stay updated through regular training on new technologies
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience with maritime navigation and communication systems
- Strong mentoring and leadership capabilities
- Product knowledge of leading navigation and communications brands
- Basic understanding of ship networks
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills
- Fluent in Dutch and English (verbal and written)
- Proactive, flexible, and able to travel within the ARA region
- Valid Passport and Driver’s Licence (VCA and IRATA certifications preferred)
- LRC or GOC radio licence is an advantage
What’s on Offer:
- A dynamic, international working environment with strong development opportunities
- Flat organisational structure with direct communication lines
- Supportive, down-to-earth team culture
- Continuous technical training and certifications in maritime systems
- Access to learning and technical academies
- Competitive benefits including company car, smartphone, laptop, pension scheme, sports allowance, and team events
If you’re ready to take your maritime engineering career to the next level, apply now and become part of an innovative and growing team supporting vessels worldwide.
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Systems Project Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Project Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering advanced aerospace systems within a regulated, safety-critical environment.
This role offers the chance to take ownership of small to medium projects or key elements of larger programmes, working across the full engineering lifecycle and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and customers.
Key Responsibilities for the Systems Project Engineer
- Lead small to medium projects or support larger programmes, including new product development, proposals, and in-service upgrades
- Develop and manage engineering plans, ensuring milestones and deliverables are achieved
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including engineering, safety, and airworthiness
- Act as a technical interface with customers, translating requirements into effective engineering solutions
- Contribute across the full systems engineering lifecycle (requirements, design, development, integration, verification, and qualification)
- Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities
- Ensure system integrity, configuration control, and design traceability throughout the lifecycle
- Support engineering change management
- Mentor junior engineers and apprentices where appropriate
- Work with leadership to ensure projects are effectively resourced and delivered
Skills & Experience required by the Systems Project Engineer
Essential:
- Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent experience such as HNC/apprenticeship)
- Typically 5+ years’ experience in an engineering role
- Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Mechanical or electro-mechanical systems
- Fluid systems
- Mechanisms or structures
- Systems/product development
- Strong understanding of the engineering lifecycle and design review processes
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage customers and internal stakeholders
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving ability
Desirable:
- Experience with project planning and scheduling
- Previous exposure to engineering sign-off processes
- Background in aerospace, defence, or other safety-critical industries
What’s on Offer for the Systems Project Engineer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work on innovative, high-impact engineering projects
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Clear progression pathways within engineering and project leadership
- Strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance
Please note:
This role involves working with ITAR-controlled technology, and successful applicants may be required to undergo additional screening as part of the recruitment process.
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Electrical Engineer
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a highly advanced engineering team developing next-generation communication and RF systems.
This is a hands-on role focused on the design, development, and validation of electrical subsystems, supporting the delivery of complex, high-performance hardware products. You’ll work closely with senior engineers and technical leads, contributing across the full product lifecycle.
You will support the implementation of electrical subsystems and modules, including power systems, GNSS functionality, and network interfaces. The role offers strong exposure to both design and lab-based testing, making it ideal for someone who enjoys practical engineering and continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and review hardware design documentation, including schematics, block diagrams, and BOMs
- Support the design and testing of electrical subsystems such as switching power supplies and GNSS modules
- Conduct signal and power integrity (SI/PI) simulations to ensure robust designs
- Perform board bring-up, debugging, and design verification testing (DVT)
- Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to support DFM/DFA activities
- Maintain detailed documentation across design, testing, and validation phases
- Develop scripts for test automation and data analysis (e.g. Python)
- Support the use of advanced tools and techniques to improve design and validation processes
Required Experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- 4+ years of relevant industry experience
- Strong foundation in microelectronics, circuit design, and power systems
- Experience with high-speed digital design (multi-gigabit systems)
- Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.)
- Experience with simulation tools (e.g. HyperLynx, PSPICE)
- Familiarity with ECAD tools such as Cadence (Allegro/OrCAD) or similar
Desirable Skills
- Experience in high-frequency or RF system design (e.g. Ku/Ka band)
- DDR memory design experience (DDR3/4/5)
- Knowledge of communication protocols (Ethernet, SPI, LVDS, RS232/422)
- Experience with power supply design
- Exposure to FPGA or microprocessor-based systems
- Python scripting for engineering or test automation
- Familiarity with AI-assisted design tools
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Flexible time off and paid holidays
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellbeing support
- Modern office and lab facilities
- Strong team culture with regular events and collaboration opportunities
- On-site amenities including fitness and wellness facilities
This role is ideal for an engineer looking to develop their expertise in high-performance electrical systems, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to the delivery of advanced communication technologies.
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