Communications & Navigation Systems Engineer
Our client, a leading defence organisation, urgently requires an experienced End to End Communications & Navigation Systems Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis. Base pay range is discussed with the recruiter.
Overview
This role involves supporting the development of end-to-end communications and navigation systems for space applications, including architecture definition, system-level design, verification and acceptance across space, ground, and user segments.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of new applications for space technologies, specifically supporting Communications and Navigation Services.
- Assess and define architectures for end-to-end communications and navigation systems, contributing to the design of functions and techniques from the physical layer up to the application layer.
- Assess end-to-end system design and performance in real and simulated scenarios, including performance budgets, link budgets, data flow analysis, capacity and volume assessment, and interaction between link layers; assess related encryption and authentication functions.
- Support projects across all phases, following up industrial activities related to end-to-end communications and navigation systems on space, ground or user segments, including system-level design, trade-offs, architecture design, system development, verification and acceptance.
- Participate in the preparation of relevant standards and their implementation considerations (ECSS, CCSDS) and perform the associated technical support; apply and tailor standards as needed.
- Contribute to defining the Agency's R&D activities for long- and short-term needs, addressing concepts and techniques related to End-to-End System Communications and Navigation.
- Participate in mission studies, project reviews, and support procurement proposals.
Qualifications
- Experience in communications and/or navigation systems engineering within the Space domain.
- Solid experience and expertise with systems engineering from space applications such as communications, navigation, earth observation, or exploration.
- Ideally a Master’s degree or PhD in Telecommunications or Electronic Engineering.
- Ability to obtain SC Cleared.
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Industry
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a high-profile, contract-level role within a dynamic organisation.
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