Antenna & User Terminal Systems Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Antenna & User Terminal Systems Engineer to play a key role in the development and deployment of next-generation satellite communications networks. This position will focus on the evaluation, design, integration, and validation of advanced user terminal (UT) technologies, supporting both fixed and mobile satellite connectivity applications.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across antenna technologies, modem integration, terminal architecture, and supplier engagement, helping to shape the future of high-performance broadband connectivity solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop technical requirements for satellite user terminal antenna systems, including modem integration and terminal architecture.
• Support the definition of antenna and modem performance requirements and assess emerging vendor technologies.
• Evaluate supplier-developed terminal solutions for performance, reliability, manufacturability, and scalability.
• Review integration strategies between antenna systems and modem technologies for future terminal designs.
• Recommend design improvements and new terminal concepts to achieve cost, performance, and reliability objectives.
• Define and oversee testing activities to validate system assumptions using antenna and user terminal prototypes.
• Develop supporting documentation, compliance matrices, and test requirements for terminal qualification and certification activities.
• Lead technical assessments of electronically steerable antenna (ESA) technologies, including next-generation and emerging solutions.
• Monitor developments in satellite communications, 5G antenna technologies, and industry interoperability standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support product development and deployment activities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in Engineering or a relevant technical field.
• PhD focused on electronically steerable antenna research is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in satellite antenna systems, user terminals, satellite communications, or related engineering disciplines.
• Experience with electronically steerable antenna technologies and modem integration.
• Experience supporting the deployment or commercialisation of ESA-based products is advantageous.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Strong background in the simulation, design, and testing of electronically steerable antennas for satellite communications.
• Knowledge of flat-panel antenna architectures and integration with a range of modem technologies.
• Familiarity with antenna control protocols and modem interoperability standards.
• Expertise in Ka-band antenna technologies for land mobile, aeronautical, maritime, and fixed communications applications.
• Understanding of satellite modems, gateway systems, RF equipment, and communications networks.
• Solid foundation in electromagnetics, phased array systems, and antenna architecture.
• Experience with RFIC selection, beamforming technologies, and array antenna manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of beam steering, beam shaping, and antenna control techniques.
• Ability to balance performance, cost, power consumption, and manufacturability in design decisions.
• Experience working with external suppliers and technology partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge satellite communications programmes.
• Exposure to advanced antenna, modem, and user terminal technologies.
• Collaborative engineering environment working alongside industry-leading technical experts.
• Competitive compensation, bonus and benefits package.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.