Head of Systems Engineering

The Head of Systems Engineering is responsible for specifying, designing, overseeing and certifying the correct performance of ALL.SPACE's satellite communication terminals.

ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work with Product Management to understand the desired terminal features and performance.
2. Allocate requested features to specific product variants.
3. Perform a high-level design of the specific products sufficient to:
1. Determine the feasibility and predicted performance, by analysis and System modelling.
2. Decompose the requested feature set into requirements on specific engineering disciplines.
3. Negotiate with product management and commercial teams the relative feature priorities.
4. Define, capture and publish system requirements, allocated to specific engineering disciplines.
5. Ensure that the wider engineering team are aligned on the product design:
1. Design, document, publish and maintain system CONOPS (Concept of Operations).
2. Oversee, review and steer technical development.
3. Identify and resolve gaps or issues as appropriate.
6. Maintain a register of system technical risks for specific product variants.
7. Perform activities such as technical investigations, technical spikes or proof of concepts to address technical risks.
8. Key contribution to System Testing activities, including:
1. Defining test cases to be tested.
2. Reviewing test executions, in particular feature and performance characterisations.
3. Comparing experimental results to system models, updating modelling technique as needed.
4. Ensuring that test evidence is collected for certification use.
9. Ensure terminal performance meets requirements via requisite validation activity.
10. Own and drive product certification and approvals, with regulatory bodies, satellite operations and other certification authorities.
11. Create, maintain and publish product documentation, such as operator and installation manuals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Candidate must hold a degree in an Engineering Bachelor, Masters, or Ph.D. program.
2. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to work well in a diverse environment, good cross-functional communication skills.
3. Team-player, can-do attitude, and ability to work well in a group environment, while still contributing on an individual basis.
4. High level of self-motivation, enjoys being challenged and learning new skills.
5. Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing needs and requirements; ability to meet tough goals under high pressure and manage your time effectively.
6. An in-depth knowledge of the terminal, in particular the RF, Digital and signal affecting components.
7. Expert knowledge of Satellite Communications, constellations, modems, and related technologies.
8. Familiarity with RF, Digital, Software, Hardware, Mechanical and Thermal concerns.
9. Expertise in document management, particularly specification and requirement artefacts.
10. Experience in regulatory activities; certification and approvals with third parties.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary and Annual Bonus.
• Stock Options.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays.
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme.
• Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
• Free On-Site Gym.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Discounts Platform.
• ALL.SPACE offers flexibility regarding working location for this role.