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This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing space technology organisation tackling one of the most critical challenges facing the industry today, ensuring the long-term sustainability of space operations.
Youll play a key role in developing advanced ground segment systems that support cutting-edge satellite missions.
Were looking for an experienced Ground Segment Software Team Lead to drive both the technical direction and people leadership of a high-performing engineering team.
This role combines hands-on software development with system-level thinking and team management responsibility.
You will lead the development of ground segment software used to operate complex space missions, contributing to system architecture, overseeing delivery, and ensuring high-quality, reliable solutions.
Alongside your technical responsibilities, youll manage and mentor a team of engineers, supporting their growth and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, validation, and maintenance of ground segment software systems
- Contribute to system architecture and high-level design decisions
- Capture and define requirements, translating them into use cases and user stories
- Oversee software development, integration, testing, and deployment activities
- Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with requirements
- Support system verification, validation, and integration activities
- Contribute to mission system testing and simulation campaigns
- Collaborate with operations teams to troubleshoot issues and provide technical guidance
- Manage project work packages, timelines, and delivery milestones
- Lead and develop a team of software engineers, including performance reviews and day-to-day support
Essential Skills & Experience
- Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related engineering discipline
- Proven experience across the full software development lifecycle (requirements through to maintenance)
- Strong background in satellite ground segment or mission control systems
- Experience designing and developing complex software systems for space or similar domains
- Proficiency in Java and/or Python
- Experience working in Linux environments, including shell scripting
- Familiarity with Mission Control Systems (e.g.
SCOS-2000 or similar)
- Understanding of software engineering best practices and project lifecycle processes
- Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams
- Knowledge of ECSS standards
- Familiarity with containerisation and cloud technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Desirable Experience
- Background in spacecraft operations or close collaboration with operations teams
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Knowledge of spacecraft communication protocols (e.g.
CCSDS, CAN, SpaceWire)
Whats on Offer
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
- Private healthcare and life insurance
- Long-term sick pay
- Optional compressed working pattern (9/75)
- Relocation support and visa sponsorship available (where applicable)
- Modern office and engineering facilities
- Collaborative, international team environment
- Regular social and team events
About the Opportunity
Youll be joining an organisation at the forefront of next-generation space technology, working on mission-critical systems that support the future of satellite operations.
This is a chance to make a tangible impact in a highly innovative and purpose-driven environment, while leading a team at the cutting edge of ground segment software engineering.
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Type: Permanent Location: Oxfordshire,England
Start: 27/07/2026
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £95000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid & flexible working, 9/75 work pattern, private healthcare, & more!
Posted: 2026-07-27 07:55:04
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Radar Systems Analyst required to join a team developing advanced radar systems.
You will model, design, and analyse radar and related systems, support hardware and software development, and develop digital signal processing algorithms.
Key Requirements
Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
Experience with MATLAB and digital signal processing.
Knowledge of radar or related technologies ( sonar, image processing, communications).
Strong team player with good written and verbal communication.
Willingness to travel in the UK and overseas.
Desirable
Radar concepts Pulse Compression, Doppler, CFAR.
Experience with Phased Array Radar, FPGA, Linux, RF electronics.
Programming in Python, C++ and lab hardware testing experience. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Waltham Cross, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £68000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-07-26 23:35:05
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We are looking for a Senior RF Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of RF, microwave, and antenna systems used in advanced electronic products.
Key responsibilities
Lead RF and antenna design projects (including modules and sub-contracted work)
Design and optimise microwave PCB layouts and RF systems
Perform RF component selection and system-level analysis
Support antenna design, modelling, testing, and validation
Troubleshoot RF production issues and perform root cause analysis
Work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and customers
Ensure engineering standards, documentation, and procedures are followed
Key Skills
RF PCB design at microwave frequencies
Strong knowledge of RF components (amplifiers, filters, mixers, PLLs)
RF system design (cascade analysis)
Experience with RF test equipment (VNA, spectrum analysers)
Antenna design knowledge (including array and printed antennas)
Altium and RF simulation tools
Radar or communications background
MATLAB and Python for test automation ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Enfield, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £55000 - £80000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-07-24 12:41:10
