Communications & Navigation Systems Engineer

Company: Experis UK
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Location: Newbury
Job Description:

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.

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Information Technology

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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Posted: April 11th, 2026