Senior System Engineer

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 responsibility to manage your own workload in conjunction with the team Engaging with customers and suppliers as necessary Required Skillset: Graduate degree in relevant engineering, mathematics or related scientific discipline. 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. Knowledge of Digital Modulation and Channel Coding (FEC) Knowledge of Filtering in the Digital Signal Processing domain

Location: Southampton, UK, GB

Posted Date: 11/19/2025