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RF Engineer / RF Payload Engineer Space/Satellite Guildford Hybrid Competitive salary & package RF Engineer role for Design, implementation and verification of RF payload solutions into spacecraft missions Key Tasks Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop RF payload solutions for Spacecraft missions System level design and performance analysis of RF payloads (communications, radar, SIGINT) Specification of payload hardware including transmitters, receivers and antennas Specification of in-orbit or ground-based signal processing solutions Specification and development of tools for payload design, test and calibration Work with other Spacecraft engineering teams and/or external subcontractors to develop and implement payload hardware and signal processing solutions Define and support payload verification by on ground environmental test and in-orbit commissioning Manage payload delivery, integration and test Work package manager responsibilities including planning/reporting budget/schedule/resources Input to bids involving RF payloads Support project reviews including presentation of technical solutions and programmatic progress to internal and external stakeholders Previous Experience System engineering for complex, multidisciplinary products or project solutions Requirements analysis and flow down Experience with some of the following: link budget analysis, RF Engineer and/or digital design, signal processing, antenna design/simulation, test definition/support for development and product verification Experience of manufacture and test for space advantageous but not essential Qualifications Knowledge & Skills Good 1st degree in engineering, maths or physics Comfortable working with experts while maintaining ownership of the solution Confident delving into detail as required without being distracted from project objectives Good inter-personal skills - both written and oral communications; ability to interface with customers and technical representatives Familiarity with MATLAB or Python for mathematical modelling Good knowledge of MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint, plus MS Project or similar planning tool Benefits Highly competitive Salary dependent on experience Flexible working policies 32 days annual leave + BH Annual Company Bonus Scheme Up to 8% employer pension contribution Life Assurance (6X salary) Private Health Care Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes

Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer Space/Satellite Guildford Hybrid Competitive salary & package We are seeking a Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer to help shape and influence current and future flight spacecraft structures and mechanical systems. As part of the mechanical team, you will play a vital role in spacecraft layout, structural developments, and the analysis of new structural systems. You will oversee structural and mechanical sub-systems from concept through to ground verification testing and flight, working closely with mechanical design and principal engineers. The role involves a combination of structural design, analysis, and testing activities, as well as supporting the development of spacecraft mechanical systems to ensure reliable operation in demanding environments. This work focuses on delivering innovative and robust solutions for spacecraft structures and mechanical systems Key Tasks Technical Leadership : Serve as the Technical Lead for structural and mechanical system design for spacecraft structures. Work Package Management: Develop and maintain schedules and budgets for mechanical and structural Work Packages, reporting budget and schedule deviations and managing risks. Risk Management: Identify, monitor, and mitigate structural and mechanical systems risks. Requirement Management: Flow down customer requirements to subsystem and hardware levels, ensuring compliance and validation. Development Plans: Define, organise, and implement structural development, qualification, and validation plans. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Analytical Modelling: Develop and manage analytical models for structures and subsystems using FEA, performing static, dynamic, and quasi-static analyses to validate numerical results with test data and determine structural margins of safety. Refine numerical models to ensure alignment with experimental data. Environmental Specifications : Derive environmental envelope specifications from launch documentation, analytical results, and test data. Mass Properties Management: Manage structural and system mass properties including mass, centre of gravity and moments/ products of inertia. Test Campaigns: Define, organise, and lead structural testing (vibration, static, acoustic, shock, and mass properties) Documentation: Maintain design/analysis logs, document analysis activities, and write test and compliance reports. Customer Engagement: Present work at internal and external reviews, ensuring effective communication and reporting. PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications A good degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Experience 10+ years analytical design experience for structures Knowledge & Skills Use of software packages including Nastran, HyperMesh, SmartOffice, MATLAB, Ansys Workbench, Solidworks Analysis of both lightweight metallic and composite materials to provide margin of safety/reserve factors using a combination of hand stressing and FEA. Experience of spacecraft level static, dynamic and thermo-elastic analysis using the latest FEA tools. Exposure to spacecraft development and qualification planning Experience of spacecraft mechanical testing such as vibration, static and shock. Ability to manage work packages and be responsible for delivery of work to budget and on schedule Good management and organisational skills Benefits Highly competitive Salary. Flexible working policies. 32 days annual leave + BH. Annual Company Bonus Scheme. Up to 8% employer pension contribution. Life Assurance (6X salary). Private Health Care. Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave. Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes.

Software Engineer Embedded & Systems London (Hybrid) Circa 90,000 We are supporting an innovative technology company developing next-generation networking solutions that integrate hardware and photonics for high-performance computing systems. They are seeking Software Engineers to design and develop embedded software and software for high-speed network platforms. The role involves contributing to systems that connect GPU-based infrastructure with interconnect technologies. Key Responsibilities: Define software architecture in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams and develop embedded software for network interface hardware. Enhance and maintain DevOps infrastructure and workflows. Design and implement Linux PCIe drivers. Build network control and monitoring systems, including both server and client components. Work closely with prototype hardware to debug, diagnose, and resolve system-level issues. Required Experience & Skills: Practical experience in embedded software development and embedded platforms such as ARM. Familiarity with soft-core processors such as Nios, Micro Blaze, or RISC-V. Strong experience in Linux kernel and user-space development. Proficiency in C, C++, and Python. Experience collaborating closely with hardware engineering teams, particularly when working with early-stage or prototype systems. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Benefits: Salary circa 90,000 depending on experience. Equity or stock-based incentives. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Hybrid working model. Private healthcare and life assurance. Relocation support available.

Developer - Node.js/Next.js | £450 - £550 a day, Outside IR35 | 4-6 months Fully Remote - Immediately Available/Start ASAP Langham are representing an exciting opportunity for a Full Stack or Backend Developer to join a well-established UK PLC on a 4-6 month contract basis. They are looking for either a Back End or fullstack developer with Next.js/Node experience join their growing technology team as they create new, scalable web and mobile applications. Role: Develop and maintain robust web applications to support the company's digital strategy Design and implement Back End services and APIs using Next.js/Node. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure reliability and availability Requirements: Experienced Backend or Full Stack Developer with Node and Next.js Experience with MongoDB Familiar with version control systems like Git Azure Familiar with event-driven/serverless architecture Agile/Scrum experience Rate: £450 - £550 per day, Outside IR35 Fully Remote (UK Based) Must be immediately available to start Key words: Developer, full stack, Backend, next.js, Node, Azure, API, Back End, MongoDB,