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Satellite Communications Payload Systems Engineer

Expert EmploymentChilton, Oxfordshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 29 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers exciting opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge satellite communications technology, developing advanced RF and optical systems for groundbreaking projects. You'll thrive here if you have deep technical expertise in spacecraft payloads and a passion for collaborative innovation, making this a fantastic chance to grow your career. Apply today to join a reputable company and make a significant impact in the space industry.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Chilton, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Payload Systems Engineer required to work on radio frequency RF and optical communications spacecraft equipment to receive, process, amplify, and retransmit Earth Space and Space Earth communication signals.

Requirements, deep technical design experience with one or more of

Space Antennas.

Transponders, low power signalling, noise filter, frequency conversion, and amplification.

High Power Amplifiers or HPAs and associated signal boosting.

Receivers and radio wave processors

In addition to one or more of the above you will have experience on collaborative projects and bid writing for framework programmes such as IUK, ESA or Horizon.

Responsibilities

Technical delivery on projects, technical consultancy to businesses, engagement with universities and Research centres on satellite payload communication systems.

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