Space SATCOM Engineer

Job Summary

Recruiting Service

Royal Air Force

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

ECR 103828

NATO Rank(s)

OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr

UK Rank(s)

Squadron Leader

Closing date

27/07/2026 23:55

Anticipated start date

September 2026

Engagement type

FTRS - Limited Commitment

Commitment length

3 Years

Post Owner Email

Mark.parker744@mod.gov.uk

Open to personnel from

Royal Navy,
Army,
Royal Air Force

Branch/Trade/ Profession

Engineer

Specialisation

Communications Electronics (CE)

Location

MOD Corsham

Country

United Kingdom

Job Description

Subject to ECR action, a vacancy may arise for a Sqn Ldr (CE) to serve as a Space SATCOM Engineer at MOD Corsham on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 14 September 2026 or earlier/later, subject to candidate status.

Responsibilities include:

  • Spacecraft engineering (Lifetime analysis, safe spaceflight, anomaly investigation support)
  • Geolocation and Interference investigation to define future MOD Satcom Capability.
  • Manage the UK’s engineering involvement in the Multilateral Allied MilSatCom Capability. Ensure that the UK gains full benefit by integration with Skynet Including (WGS and AEHF(NEST))
  • Engineering Operational Liaison - Including stakeholder engagement, Satcom Engineering Solutions
  • Represent the SATCOM Programme at Conferences and Exhibitions
  • Conduct additional SATCOM engineering activities as directed by The SATCOM Chief Engineer and DSCE.

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