{"id":1914,"date":"2026-02-26T13:42:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T13:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=1914"},"modified":"2026-03-29T00:12:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T00:12:22","slug":"rf-communications-engineer-2","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&p=1914","title":{"rendered":"RF &amp; Communications Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"_5eb6c208 e90dba23 _2542e64b a66051b9 _696fc73f _7e9e66ee _4efbba69\">\n<h2 class=\"f6996daa _0b17cd8f _2e3b849a _1ff55266 _516afbd9 _9cdf1ffd _8a4529ae afa36c2d _0c8c8ede _32566ee9\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"f6996daa _43d7ac38 _1ff55266 _516afbd9 d45dbbfd _913aa3db afa36c2d _0c8c8ede _32566ee9\"><span class=\"c139d662 fc04db8d\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\">Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with UK presence in 10 locations. We are seeking an RF &amp; Communications Engineer to implement designs that enable reliable communication between the Ground and the spacecraft in orbit, as well as inter-satellite communication. The successful candidate will be responsible for the robust spacecraft communication platform concerning electrical and RF aspects to support Functional Avionics (FA). He\/she will support the definition and procurement of various System Components, also known as &#8220;Equipment,&#8221; including:<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"b3fa8063 _0f06968b\">\n<li>TM&amp;TC Transponders<\/li>\n<li>Data Transmission systems, which encompass:\n<ul class=\"b3fa8063 _0f06968b\">\n<li>Modulators<\/li>\n<li>RF Amplifiers<\/li>\n<li>Antennas<\/li>\n<li>RF-Harness, including fibre, coax, waveguide, switching, and filter assemblies<\/li>\n<li>Laser Communication Terminals<\/li>\n<li>Other equipment as required, such as special receivers (S&amp;R, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"f6996daa _43d7ac38 _1ff55266 _516afbd9 d45dbbfd _913aa3db afa36c2d _0c8c8ede _32566ee9\"><span class=\"c139d662 fc04db8d\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\">The role necessitates RF engineering skills as a minimum requirement. Responsibility is for defining the aforementioned items in alignment with mission requirements and applicable standards. These components will be maintained throughout the project lifecycle and delivered to the project. This duty entails closely monitoring equipment suppliers, collaborating with other disciplines (FA, Digital Engineering, EMC, IF), and engaging with the customer.<\/p>\n<p>We are looking for energetic and driven engineers with broad expertise, however of particular interest would be candidates with (in order of priority) space, aerospace or military experience.<\/p>\n<p>This role represents a great opportunity to work on cutting edge satellite programmes. Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"b3fa8063 _0f06968b\">\n<li>Take central responsibility for the work package \u201cRF Engineering\u201d and oversee the delivery of related items (hardware, models, firmware, documentation) in space programs from concept, preliminary design, through detailed definition, manufacturing, verification, and in\u2011service support<\/li>\n<li>Act as the primary point of contact for all RF subjects with the customer, suppliers, and the project team<\/li>\n<li>Provide support to the definition of the communication subsystem in collaboration with the entire team and particularly Functional Avionics (FA), including:\n<ul class=\"b3fa8063 _0f06968b\">\n<li>Analysis of customer and mission requirements<\/li>\n<li>Cascade of requirements to functional chains and subsystems<\/li>\n<li>Definition of functional and electrical RF Communications architectures<\/li>\n<li>Analysis of system performance and coordination of supporting work packages<\/li>\n<li>Analysis of RF\/optical links or optical sensors performance and coordination of supporting work packages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Define RF Communications subsystem components such as:\n<ul class=\"b3fa8063 _0f06968b\">\n<li>Laser Communication Terminals (LCT)<\/li>\n<li>TT&amp;C Transponders<\/li>\n<li>Modulators, encoders, etc.<\/li>\n<li>RF amplifiers<\/li>\n<li>RF harness and waveguide assemblies, RF filters, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Antenna assemblies<\/li>\n<li>Special RF items as needed, e.g., S&amp;R equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Manage suppliers, including:\n<ul class=\"b3fa8063 _0f06968b\">\n<li>Co-engineering with suppliers<\/li>\n<li>Coordination of relevant design and Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, and Test (MAIT) activities at the supplier level<\/li>\n<li>Support for the supply management team to ensure On Time, On Quality, On Cost (OTOQOC) deliveries of procured items<\/li>\n<li>Support for quality assurance regarding deliveries of the RF Communications items<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Support system\/satellite-level activities, including:\n<ul class=\"b3fa8063 _0f06968b\">\n<li>Providing inputs to Systems engineering management for RF Communications items (Design descriptions, inputs to the Engineering Interface Control Document (EICD), etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Supporting relevant operations and Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) activities at the system level<\/li>\n<li>Supporting the launch campaign for the purposes of Data downlink and TT&amp;C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to related internal\/external Research and Development (R&amp;D) and initiatives for improvements\/standardization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"f6996daa _43d7ac38 _1ff55266 _516afbd9 d45dbbfd _913aa3db afa36c2d _0c8c8ede _32566ee9\"><span class=\"c139d662 fc04db8d\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Qualifications <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"b3fa8063 _0f06968b\">\n<li>Master&#8217;s degree in electrical engineering or a comparable field such as physics or technical informatics with a focus on RF and communications.<\/li>\n<li>Where applicable suitable experience in addition to a lower qualification would be acceptable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"f6996daa _43d7ac38 _1ff55266 _516afbd9 d45dbbfd _913aa3db afa36c2d _0c8c8ede _32566ee9\"><span class=\"c139d662 fc04db8d\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Essential Skills <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"b3fa8063 _0f06968b\">\n<li>Extensive hardware\/software design experience for RF applications<\/li>\n<li>Stability, ability to work under pressure, international mindset, and a team player<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"f6996daa _43d7ac38 _1ff55266 _516afbd9 d45dbbfd _913aa3db afa36c2d _0c8c8ede _32566ee9\"><span class=\"c139d662 fc04db8d\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Desired Skills <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"b3fa8063 _0f06968b\">\n<li>Project management skills<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on experience in satellite communications<\/li>\n<li>Extensive experience in early studies and Research and Development (R&amp;D)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"f6996daa _43d7ac38 _1ff55266 _516afbd9 d45dbbfd _913aa3db afa36c2d _0c8c8ede _32566ee9\"><span class=\"c139d662 fc04db8d\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Experience <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"b3fa8063 _0f06968b\">\n<li>Engineering while adhering to On Time, On Quality, On Cost (OTOQOC) principles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"f6996daa _43d7ac38 _1ff55266 _516afbd9 d45dbbfd _913aa3db afa36c2d _0c8c8ede _32566ee9\"><span class=\"c139d662 fc04db8d\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>What Do I Need Before I Apply <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"b3fa8063 _0f06968b\">\n<li>Ability and willingness to travel to and work on the clients Stevenage site 5 days per week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"f6996daa _43d7ac38 _1ff55266 _516afbd9 d45dbbfd _913aa3db afa36c2d _0c8c8ede _32566ee9\"><span class=\"c139d662 fc04db8d\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Benefits <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"b3fa8063 _0f06968b\">\n<li>Collaborative working environment \u2013 we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our\u202fpeers through good times and challenges<\/li>\n<li>We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects<\/li>\n<li>Expleo\u202fAcademy &#8211; enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses<\/li>\n<li>Competitive company benefits<\/li>\n<li>Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo<\/li>\n<li>As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:\n<ul class=\"b3fa8063 _0f06968b\">\n<li>Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible<\/li>\n<li>Communicating and promoting vacancies<\/li>\n<li>Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job<\/li>\n<li>Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required<\/li>\n<li>Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"f6996daa _43d7ac38 _1ff55266 _516afbd9 d45dbbfd _913aa3db afa36c2d _0c8c8ede _32566ee9\"><span class=\"c139d662 fc04db8d\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\">\u201cWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion\/belief, sexual orientation or age\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong> We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any 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