We are seeking an RF System Communications Engineer to lead the development and delivery of RF Communications products within a complex Aerospace programme. This person shall be responsible for product performance, supplier management, cost, schedule, risk, quality, and successful delivery throughout the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead RF Communications product development from design through qualification and delivery.
- Manage product cost, schedule, quality, risk, and technical performance.
- Act as the primary interface between engineering teams, programme stakeholders, and suppliers.
- Lead technical reviews, product governance, and development milestones.
- Ensure compliance with customer requirements, system requirements, and engineering standards.
- Review and approve technical documentation, specifications, verification plans, and test results.
- Perform and oversee RF analyses including link budgets, data volume assessments, and communications performance analysis.
- Manage supplier performance, contracts, change requests, and delivery schedules.
- Lead non-conformance, quality, and product assurance activities.
- Support production, integration, testing, and acceptance activities.
- Prepare and deliver documentation packages for major programme reviews.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong understanding of RF communications systems and spacecraft communications architectures.
- Experience with RF equipment, antennas, communications payloads, and associated subsystem hardware.
- Knowledge of:
- Link budget analysis
- RF performance analysis
- Communications subsystem design
- Verification and validation processes
- System engineering methodologies
- Ability to review and approve technical specifications, interface documents, and verification plans.
- Familiarity with qualification, environmental testing, and production readiness reviews.
- Programme & Product Management Skills:
- Product ownership and lifecycle management experience.
- Risk and opportunity management.
- Schedule and cost management.
- Supplier management and performance monitoring.
- Change control and configuration management.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership and decision-making capability.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Capability to work within complex, multidisciplinary engineering environments.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with spacecraft or satellite communications subsystems.
- Knowledge of antenna systems and RF equipment development.
- Experience working within highly regulated engineering programmes.
- Understanding of manufacturing, integration, and test activities.
- Familiarity with APQP processes and development assurance standards.
- Experience supporting system-level design reviews and customer data package submissions.
With five strategic offices in Belfast, Chester, Farnborough, London and Oxford, we work in partnership with our customers UK-wide to deliver high-impact engineering solutions.
SII UK is a trusted Aerospace and Defence engineering partner, supporting the delivery of complex, mission-critical programmes while helping to shape the future of innovation across next-generation systems and technologies.
Our teams contribute daily to creating a fulfilling, stimulating and career development focused work environment.
True to our human-centred values, we are committed to making SII UK a Great Place To Work®, having been certified 5 years running.
Joining SII UK means being part of our collective goals, guided by our mission “Let’s Tech Together,” and helping to build a digital future that is sustainable, at the heart of an environment that values learning & collaboration.
Who are we?
With five strategic offices in Belfast, Chester, Farnborough, London and Oxford, we work in partnership with our customers UK-wide to deliver high-impact engineering solutions.
SII UK is a trusted Aerospace and Defence engineering partner, supporting the delivery of complex, mission-critical programmes while helping to shape the future of innovation across next-generation systems and technologies.
Our teams contribute daily to creating a fulfilling, stimulating and career development focused work environment.
True to our human-centred values, we are committed to making SII UK a Great Place To Work®, having been certified 5 years running.
Joining SII UK means being part of our collective goals, guided by our mission “Let’s Tech Together,” and helping to build a digital future that is sustainable, at the heart of an environment that values learning & collaboration.
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