RF Systems Communications Engineer

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.

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.

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.