Radio Frequency System Engineer

Job description

Spacecraft RF Systems Engineer

Aerospace & Satellite Technology

Hybrid, Oxfordshire

Are you ready to shape the future of orbital connectivity? We are looking for a highly technical Spacecraft RF Systems Engineer to lead the design and implementation of next-generation satellite links. You will be the architect of the invisible threads that connect space-based assets to Earth, ensuring seamless data flow across both "old" and "new" space applications.

The Role

In this position, you will own the end-to-end communication lifecycle—from initial architectural concepts and complex link modeling to hands-on hardware validation. You will navigate the technical and regulatory complexities of frequency licensing while ensuring that spacecraft subsystems are robust, efficient, and flight-ready.

Your day to day:

System Ownership: Lead link budget design, antenna analysis, and data-to-ground budgeting.

Mission Assurance: Develop and implement FDIR strategies and communication unit test procedures.

AIV Collaboration: Support the Assembly, Integration, and Verification lifecycle to ensure flight readiness.

Cross-Functional Synergy: Interface daily with Systems, Command & Data Handling (C&DH), and Procurement units

Core Responsibilities

• Architectural Design: Lead the design and development of advanced spacecraft communication subsystems and overall system architectures.
• Link Performance: Take full ownership of satellite link budgets, performing rigorous modeling and simulation of space-to-ground links.
• Requirements Management: Define, manage, and verify complex communication requirements to ensure mission success.
• Regulatory Compliance: Navigate ITU frequency licensing constraints for a variety of mission profiles.
• Hardware & Testing: Oversee the development of communication circuits and lead hands-on testing, verification, and validation (V&V) procedures for flight hardware.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Academic Background: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Communications Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Technical Mastery: Proven experience in designing spacecraft comms subsystems and managing high-stakes satellite link budgets.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of ITU frequency licensing and the specific constraints of the modern space sector.
• Simulation Skills: Proficiency in modeling space-to-ground communication links.
• Testing Rigor: Direct experience with communication circuit design and the creation of formal verification/validation plans for satellite systems.

For a full consultation with an experienced member of the team please apply here with your CV and up to date contact details. We look forward to our further contact.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Oxfordshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English