Principal Systems Engineer in Southampton, Hampshire

Principal Systems Engineer

Southampton

3-Month Contract

Paying up to £74p/h (Inside IR35)

Due to the nature of the role, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK security

clearance. Please only apply if suitable

Overview: Will be responsible for the delivery of specific work packages supporting the communications system development; engaging across a range of technical disciplines such as: RF integration, free-space optical communications, digital signal processing, waveforms, and network engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of system requirements.
• Feasibility studies to determine system architecture.
• Modelling of communication system waveforms and networks.
• Producing clear and concise technical documentation for your work.
• Reporting to the Project Engineering Lead for your team, providing updates on work package completion
• Working closely with other members of the waveform team across airborne communication projects as required to develop and deliver our waveforms
• Displaying good team working behaviours and taking a responsibility to manage your own workload in conjunction with the team
• Engaging with customers and suppliers as necessary

Required Skillset:

• Experience in the development of military and/or civil communication systems.
• Experience in communication system analysis/modelling/simulation tools (MATLAB preferred).
• An understanding of RF communication system hardware implementation (such as transmitters, receivers, filters, and software-defined radio).
• Knowledge of Communication Air Interface Protocols (including modulation and coding schemes).
• Knowledge of mobile communications waveforms and networks.
• Ability to produce detailed technical reports.
• Graduate degree in relevant engineering, mathematics or related scientific discipline.
• Knowledge of Digital Modulation and Channel Coding (FEC)
• Knowledge of Filtering in the Digital Signal Processing domain