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Principal Systems Engineer in Southampton, Hampshire

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Principal Systems Engineer



Southampton



3-Month Contract



Paying up to £74p/h (Inside IR35)



Due to the nature of the role, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK security



clearance. Please only apply if suitable



Overview: Will be responsible for the delivery of specific work packages supporting the communications system development; engaging across a range of technical disciplines such as: RF integration, free-space optical communications, digital signal processing, waveforms, and network engineering.



Key Responsibilities:



Management of system requirements.

Feasibility studies to determine system architecture.

Modelling of communication system waveforms and networks.

Producing clear and concise technical documentation for your work.

Reporting to the Project Engineering Lead for your team, providing updates on work package completion

Working closely with other members of the waveform team across airborne communication projects as required to develop and deliver our waveforms

Displaying good team working behaviours and taking a responsibility to manage your own workload in conjunction with the team

Engaging with customers and suppliers as necessary



Required Skillset:



Experience in the development of military and/or civil communication systems.

Experience in communication system analysis/modelling/simulation tools (MATLAB ).

An understanding of RF communication system hardware implementation (such as transmitters, receivers, filters, and software-defined radio).

Knowledge of Communication Air Interface Protocols (including modulation and coding schemes).

Knowledge of mobile communications waveforms and networks.

Ability to produce detailed technical reports.

Graduate degree in relevant engineering, mathematics or related scientific discipline.

Knowledge of Digital Modulation and Channel Coding (FEC)

Knowledge of Filtering in the Digital Signal Processing domain



Disclaimer:



This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change

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Principal Systems Engineer in Southampton, Hampshire

Southampton, UK
Full time

Published on 11/14/2025

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