RF Payload Engineer

Job description

Responsible For Design, implementation and verification of RF payload solutions into SSTL missions Key Tasks: - Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop RF payload solutions for SSTL missions - System level design and performance analysis of RF payloads (communications, radar, SIGINT) - Specification of payload hardware including transmitters, receivers and antennas - Specification of in-orbit or ground based signal processing solutions - Specification and development of tools for payload design, test and calibration - Work with other SSTL engineering teams and/or external subcontractors to develop and implement payload hardware and signal processing solutions - Define and support payload verification by on ground environmental test and in-orbit commissioning - Manage payload delivery, integration and test as part of SSTL projects - Work package manager responsibilities including planning/reporting budget/schedule/resources - Input to bids involving RF payloads - Support project reviews including presentation of technical solutions and programmatic progress to internal and external stakeholders PERSON SPECIFICATION: Previous Experience: Qualifications Knowledge & Skills • Good...