MilSatcom Systems Engineer: Architect Secure Satellite

Belcan, LLC; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence & Space organisation in Portsmouth is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to shape military satellite communications. This role involves defining system architectures for Milsatcom programmes, engaging with stakeholders, and supporting verification activities. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has experience in digital telecommunications systems. Strong customer engagement and presentation skills are essential. This is a unique opportunity to impact national defence and the evolution of space-based networks.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in relevant discipline is required.
• Experience in designing and deploying digital telecommunications systems.
• Familiarity with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define system architectures for Milsatcom programmes.
• Capture and trace requirements from stakeholders to sub-systems.
• Support Verification, Validation & Test (VV&T) activities.

Skills

Digital telecommunications systems design

Requirements capture and verification

Customer and partner engagement

Presentation and writing skills

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or Telecommunications

Tools

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools

Job description

A leading Defence & Space organisation in Portsmouth is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to shape military satellite communications. This role involves defining system architectures for Milsatcom programmes, engaging with stakeholders, and supporting verification activities. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has experience in digital telecommunications systems. Strong customer engagement and presentation skills are essential. This is a unique opportunity to impact national defence and the evolution of space-based networks.