Principal Systems Engineer

You will be responsible for 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.

• 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 work load in conjunction with the team

• Engaging with customers and suppliers as necessary

Required

• Experience in the development of military and/or civil communication systems.

• Experience in communication system analysis / modelling / simulation tools (MATLAB preferred).

• Ability to produce detailed technical reports.

• Graduate degree in relevant engineering, mathematics or related scientific discipline.

Ideally

• Knowledge of Communication Air Interface Protocols (including modulation and coding schemes).

• Knowledge of mobile communications waveforms and networks.

• An understanding of RF communication system hardware implementation (such as transmitters, receivers, filters, software defined radio).

• An understanding of communications security (COMSEC) architectures.

• Knowledge of Digital Modulation,

• Knowledge of Channel Coding (FEC)

• Knowledge of Filtering in the Digital Signal Processing domain

• An understanding of how to adapt mathematical algorithms for efficient FPGA implementation