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Spectrum Manager

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Spectrum Manager to lead spectrum management and regulatory activities across innovative satellite missions within a rapidly growing space organisation.

This role is focused on ensuring compliance with international and national spectrum regulations while supporting spacecraft programmes from concept through to launch and operations. You will lead ITU satellite filings, frequency coordination, regulatory engagement, licensing activities, and technical spectrum analysis to enable the successful delivery of Active Debris Removal (ADR) and In-Orbit Servicing (IOS) missions.

You will act as the key interface between engineering teams, regulators, government bodies, and international stakeholders, ensuring spectrum compliance is embedded throughout mission development. The role requires strong technical knowledge of satellite communications, ITU regulations, spectrum policy, and the ability to influence both technical and regulatory outcomes.

Key Responsibilities for the Spectrum Manager:

• Lead ITU satellite filings and frequency coordination activities for current and future satellite missions
• Prepare, submit, and manage satellite filings while ensuring all regulatory milestones and deadlines are achieved
• Produce annual regulatory reports and maintain filing documentation with national authorities
• Negotiate frequency coordination agreements with international satellite operators and administrations
• Perform technical studies including RF interference analysis, compatibility assessments, link budgets, and spectrum simulations
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams on compliance with ITU Radio Regulations and national licensing requirements
• Support licensing activities for satellite ground stations and associated communications infrastructure
• Develop technical reports, regulatory assessments, and spectrum strategies for spacecraft programmes
• Engage with Ofcom, the ITU, UK Government organisations, Ministry of Defence, and international regulatory stakeholders
• Support the development and implementation of spectrum policy for future satellite missions
• Represent the organisation at ITU Working Parties, regional preparatory meetings, and World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) activities where required

Essential Skills & Experience for the Spectrum Manager:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Radio Frequency Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience in spectrum management or spectrum engineering within the satellite or space sector
• Strong understanding of satellite communications systems, spacecraft engineering, and radio frequency principles
• Working knowledge of ITU Radio Regulations, satellite filing procedures, satellite licensing, and spectrum management processes
• Experience conducting interference analysis, frequency coordination, link budget analysis, or spectrum compatibility studies
• Good understanding of the commercial and regulatory space industry environment
• Ability to manage technical work independently while delivering against programme schedules and budgets

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced engineering leader to take ownership of system integration, verification, and validation activities for a next-generation satellite communications network.

This role will lead the end-to-end testing and validation of communications capabilities across both space and ground infrastructure, ensuring performance, reliability, and operational readiness prior to service deployment. Working at the intersection of systems engineering, RF communications, networking, and satellite operations, you will manage a team of verification and validation engineers while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering groups and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the integration, verification, and validation strategy for the communications segment across multiple programme releases.
• Lead end-to-end testing activities spanning spacecraft, ground infrastructure, network control systems, and operational environments.
• Define and maintain verification plans, test procedures, acceptance criteria, and validation frameworks, ensuring full traceability to system requirements.
• Plan and execute laboratory, simulation, and integrated system testing to validate functionality, performance, and operational readiness.
• Lead readiness reviews and support key programme milestones, including system and operational readiness activities.
• Review and approve supplier test plans, reports, and release documentation, while driving issue resolution, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing verification and validation team, providing technical mentorship and supporting recruitment and capability development.
• Manage priorities, resources, and workloads to ensure delivery against programme schedules and objectives.
• Act as the primary interface for verification and validation activities, collaborating closely with systems, RF, payload, network, operations, programme, and supplier teams.
• Participate in technical and design reviews to ensure adequate testability and verification coverage throughout the development lifecycle.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, issues, and results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Produce clear, auditable verification evidence to support certification, compliance, and programme readiness decisions.
• Ensure all verification and validation activities comply with organisational processes, quality standards, and governance requirements.

Essential Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related discipline.
• 8–12+ years of relevant engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a technical leadership or management role.
• Proven experience delivering system-level integration and verification for complex, multi-domain systems.
• Strong understanding of satellite communications systems and ground-to-space communications architectures.
• Experience testing large-scale telecommunications, aerospace, or mission-critical systems.
• Knowledge of system performance, reliability, availability, and operational behaviour.
• Familiarity with laboratory environments, simulation platforms, and test infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with external suppliers and engineering partners.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting satellite constellations or large-scale communications networks.
• Knowledge of RF systems, payload verification, or network performance testing.
• Experience supporting operational readiness, commissioning, early operations, or in-service validation activities.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in the development of a next-generation satellite communications system.
• Leadership responsibility within a highly technical and collaborative engineering environment.
• Exposure to complex space, communications, networking, and systems engineering challenges.
• Long-term career growth within a major international programme.

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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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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced cyber security leader to drive the security architecture of a next-generation satellite communications and space infrastructure programme.

This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for end-to-end ownership of cyber security, lawful intercept, and secure communications architecture across both space and ground segments. The successful candidate will act as the technical authority for security design, ensuring compliance, resilience, and operational security are embedded from programme inception through to commercial deployment.

You will play a key role in shaping secure satellite communications capability across mission operations, core networks, gateway infrastructure, and onboard spacecraft systems, while supporting regulatory and government security clearance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Lawful Intercept infrastructure across gateway and terrestrial network environments
• Define and govern cyber security architecture across mission operations centres, network control systems, core networks, and gateway infrastructure
• Ensure regional data sovereignty and localisation requirements are fully incorporated into network and service architecture
• Lead space-segment security activities including command authentication, anti-spoofing protection, secure uplink/downlink communications, and onboard cryptographic controls
• Support government and regulatory security clearance processes, including responses to technical findings and compliance reviews
• Plan and coordinate red-team exercises, penetration testing, and integrated security audits across the programme
• Act as the primary approval authority for security architecture prior to operational deployment
• Collaborate closely with systems engineering, network, spacecraft, and operations teams to ensure security is embedded throughout the full lifecycle

Essential Skills & Experience

• 12+ years’ experience within telecommunications, satellite communications, cyber security, defence, or critical infrastructure environments
• Proven hands-on experience implementing or managing Lawful Intercept solutions within telecoms or secure communications systems
• Strong understanding of cyber security architecture, secure systems engineering, and network security frameworks
• Experience supporting government-regulated or security-cleared programmes
• Knowledge of secure space-segment communications including authentication, anti-spoofing, and cryptographic protection mechanisms
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, CEH, or equivalent preferred
• Strong technical leadership and stakeholder management capability
• Postgraduate qualification in Cyber Security, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related discipline preferred

Desirable Experience

• Experience with satellite communications networks, NTN architectures, or secure defence communications systems
• Knowledge of CCSDS SDLS, NIST, or equivalent secure communications frameworks
• Experience supporting integrated space and ground infrastructure programmes
• Familiarity with secure cloud, virtualised network infrastructure, and 5G core environments
• Experience managing third-party security audits, supplier assurance, or operational security reviews

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to shape the security architecture of a next-generation satellite communications programme
• Senior technical leadership role with significant programme influence and ownership
• Remote and flexible working arrangements
• Long-term involvement across development, deployment, and operational programme phases
• Collaborative international engineering environment working on advanced space and communications technologies

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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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This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing space technology organisation tackling one of the most critical challenges facing the industry today, ensuring the long-term sustainability of space operations. You’ll play a key role in developing advanced ground segment systems that support cutting-edge satellite missions.

We’re looking for an experienced Ground Segment Software Team Lead to drive both the technical direction and people leadership of a high-performing engineering team. This role combines hands-on software development with system-level thinking and team management responsibility.

You will lead the development of ground segment software used to operate complex space missions, contributing to system architecture, overseeing delivery, and ensuring high-quality, reliable solutions. Alongside your technical responsibilities, you’ll manage and mentor a team of engineers, supporting their growth and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, validation, and maintenance of ground segment software systems
• Contribute to system architecture and high-level design decisions
• Capture and define requirements, translating them into use cases and user stories
• Oversee software development, integration, testing, and deployment activities
• Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with requirements
• Support system verification, validation, and integration activities
• Contribute to mission system testing and simulation campaigns
• Collaborate with operations teams to troubleshoot issues and provide technical guidance
• Manage project work packages, timelines, and delivery milestones
• Lead and develop a team of software engineers, including performance reviews and day-to-day support

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related engineering discipline
• Proven experience across the full software development lifecycle (requirements through to maintenance)
• Strong background in satellite ground segment or mission control systems
• Experience designing and developing complex software systems for space or similar domains
• Proficiency in Java and/or Python
• Experience working in Linux environments, including shell scripting
• Familiarity with Mission Control Systems (e.g. SCOS-2000 or similar)
• Understanding of software engineering best practices and project lifecycle processes
• Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams
• Knowledge of ECSS standards
• Familiarity with containerisation and cloud technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Desirable Experience

• Background in spacecraft operations or close collaboration with operations teams
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Knowledge of spacecraft communication protocols (e.g. CCSDS, CAN, SpaceWire)

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Long-term sick pay
• Optional compressed working pattern (9/75)
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available (where applicable)
• Modern office and engineering facilities
• Collaborative, international team environment
• Regular social and team events

About the Opportunity

You’ll be joining an organisation at the forefront of next-generation space technology, working on mission-critical systems that support the future of satellite operations. This is a chance to make a tangible impact in a highly innovative and purpose-driven environment, while leading a team at the cutting edge of ground segment software engineering.

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We are seeking an experienced RF Engineer with a strong RF and electronics background to join a growing engineering team in Abu Dhabi.

A competitive salary, bonus and benefits package is offered, including relocation support and visa sponsorship, private medical insurance cover, a private childcare allowance, and the opportunity to work in a technically advanced and fast-growing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, assembly and testing of civil and military wireless telecommunication systems
• Test and troubleshoot product performance, including rework, soldering and rerouting of system elements
• Bring up subsystems and boards, and build test setups for validation, debugging and analysis
• Perform functional testing of RF, digital, analogue and power components including filters and related electrical elements
• Develop and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and field test procedures
• Write detailed test plans and procedures, and produce clear and accurate test reports
• Design and develop test benches and automated test setups
• Carry out PCB debugging, root cause failure analysis and quality inspections
• Maintain logbooks and NCRs for PCBs, components and systems

Requirements

• BSc in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in a lab or hardware testing environment
• Strong hands-on electronics skills, including PCB debugging, troubleshooting and fine-pitch soldering (0402 / 0201 packages)
• Experience debugging interfaces such as I2C, SPI, CAN Bus and port expanders
• Experience with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analysers, spectrum analysers, signal generators and network analysers
• Knowledge of RF test and measurement systems (e.g. PNA-X)
• Understanding of power management and ESD protection principles
• Familiarity with cellular standards (ETSI / 3GPP) and GNSS systems is an advantage
• Experience using channel emulators (e.g. Propsim) is highly desirable
• Experience in RF board design is a plus
• Strong ability to design automated test benches and improve lab efficiency
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment

Personal Attributes

• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders, including customers
• Proactive, organised and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Fluent written and spoken English (upper-intermediate or higher)

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RF engineer to take a hands-on role in advanced lab testing and development within a highly technical and collaborative environment.

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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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An opportunity has arisen for a senior cyber security leader to define and drive the security architecture for a next-generation satellite communications and space infrastructure programme spanning both space and ground segments.

This is a high-impact technical leadership role with end-to-end responsibility for cyber security, lawful intercept, and secure communications architecture across mission operations, network infrastructure, and spacecraft systems. You will act as the primary technical authority for security design, ensuring resilience, compliance, and operational integrity are embedded throughout the full programme lifecycle.

You will shape and govern the security architecture of a complex, multi-domain satellite communications environment, covering mission operations centres, core networks, gateway infrastructure, and onboard spacecraft systems. The role also includes significant involvement in regulatory compliance and security assurance activities for government and commercially sensitive environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of lawful intercept capabilities across gateway and terrestrial network environments
• Define and maintain the overall cyber security architecture across mission operations, network control systems, core networks, and ground infrastructure
• Ensure data sovereignty, localisation, and regulatory requirements are embedded into system and network design
• Lead space segment security design, including command authentication, anti-spoofing measures, secure communications links, and onboard cryptographic controls
• Support security clearance processes, regulatory submissions, and responses to technical assurance findings
• Plan and coordinate penetration testing, red-team activities, and end-to-end security audits across the programme
• Act as final technical authority for security architecture approval prior to operational deployment
• Collaborate closely with systems engineering, spacecraft engineering, network engineering, and operations teams to ensure security is embedded throughout the lifecycle

Essential Skills & Experience

• 12+ years’ experience in cyber security, telecommunications, satellite communications, defence, or critical infrastructure environments
• Proven experience delivering or managing lawful intercept capabilities in telecoms or secure communications systems
• Strong background in cyber security architecture and secure systems engineering
• Experience working on regulated or security-cleared programmes
• Knowledge of secure space communications, including authentication, anti-spoofing, and cryptographic protection techniques
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, OSCP, CEH or equivalent) desirable
• Strong technical leadership and stakeholder management capability
• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to satellite communications networks, NTN architectures, or defence-grade secure communications systems
• Familiarity with secure communications standards and frameworks (e.g. CCSDS SDLS, NIST)
• Experience with integrated space and ground segment infrastructure programmes
• Knowledge of secure cloud platforms, virtualised network environments, or 5G core systems
• Experience managing third-party security assurance, audits, or supplier security reviews

What’s on Offer

• A leading role shaping the security architecture of a next-generation satellite communications programme
• Significant technical ownership and influence across programme delivery
• Flexible and remote working options
• Long-term involvement across development, deployment, and operational phases
• Collaboration within an international engineering environment focused on advanced space technologies