Lead Systems Engineer (Satellite Communications)

Location: Portsmouth, UK, with hybrid working; occasional UK travel, mainly to Stevenage.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace and defence technologies, including satellite communications systems that support national sovereignty and secure digital infrastructure.

What you will do

• Define system architectures for military satellite communications programmes covering space, control, and ground segments.
• Capture and define requirements from stakeholder needs through subsystem level, maintaining traceability and verification.
• Work with engineering leads and partners to define segment and subsystem architectures through integrated working groups.
• Provide systems engineering and project management input for planning, scheduling, and cost activities.
• Report progress and problem resolution to stakeholders and contribute to technical proposals for UK MOD tender opportunities.

Requirements

• Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC Security Clearance.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and appropriate tools.
• Working understanding of satellite platforms and payloads, satellite control, mission control, and network control.
• Ability to shape technical direction and support colleagues in developing their technical knowledge.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time permanent employment with a 37-hour working week and flexible working around core hours.
• Up to two additional days per month as time off in lieu; no core hours on Friday afternoons.
• Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, and car leasing scheme.
• Personalised development plans and access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses.
• Health, wellbeing, family, caregiving, inclusion, and employee assistance benefits.
• On-site parking, canteen, coffee shop, cycle-to-work scheme, and other employee discounts.

Hiring process

• Selection process adjustments are available for candidates who require them.
• Applicants meeting the minimum criteria and identifying as having a disability or long-term condition may opt in to an interview under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.