Satellite Digital Processor System Engineer

Stream Resourcing are currently working with a leading Aerospace company that deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, helicopters, military transports, satellites and launch vehicles, as well as providing data services, navigation, secure communications, urban mobility and other solutions for customers on a global scale. A vacancy has arisen for a Satellite Digital Processor System Engineer to join at the Stevenage site. This is an initial 12 month contract, the work has been deemed inside of IR35 and the rate is GBP46.98/hour PAYE.

Following a familiarisation period on site, this role will be working from home then working on site once COVID restrictions are lifted by the client - candidates must be able to work on site full time when required.

My client is looking for an expert in digital signal processor design and validation to join the design team responsible for the secure telecommand and telemetry system for a military communication satellite. The role requires an all-round grasp of the digital system, which includes both cryptographic and modem equipment, and its hardware implementation in order to support both system analyses and commissioning of prototype hardware.

Skills/Experience Required

Failure mode and related system analyses: FMEA / FMECA, single event effects and security analysis;
Cryptographic processing and associated security functions;
Modem functions (modulation and coding);
Implementation of reliable digital signal processing hardware;
FPGA-based prototyping and debugging;
End-to-end RF communication systems testing

* Due to the nature work this role will require UKSC clearance *

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