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Interoperable, ultra-low profile, high-gain satcom on the move

 

Senior/ Lead/ Principal Software Engineer

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to take a key role within the software engineering team developing embedded software for a novel phased array antenna system for aviation, maritime and land satellite communication application.

As part of a Central London-based company, the successful candidate will apply their technical skills, leadership and experience to work with the team to rapidly design, develop, and test embedded C firmware (at the baremetal, RTOS, or application level). The candidate will need to be able to work through the full development lifecycle, from de-risking, prototyping, development, integration, and testing.

Look up and lock on to a bigger future, fast

As the original disruptors in solid-state satcom-on-the-move antenna, Hanwha Phasor is rewriting the book on phased arrays. It’s one of the toughest challenges in satcom. And, so far, we are the only team to demo multi-axis capability in real world conditions.

Now we’re closing in our goal: active electronically-steered antennas (AESA) for super-fast, super-reliable connectivity—GEO, of course, but LEO, MEO and HEO too.

Our inventive combination of digital and analogue architectures enables highest performance gain for lowest power and lowest profile, while our modular approach enables configurable apertures for the full range of enterprise customers on the move – in the air, on land or at sea.

Backed by Hanwha Systems, the Korean technology giant with a growing presence in global satcom, we are attracting formidable partners: we have appointed a world-class, global manufacturing partner, and two of the world’s best FABs are working on our chips.

So, what does that mean for you? All the fast-paced opportunity you’d expect from a challenger, plus the systems, processes and investment you’d want from an established industry leader.

Technical responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership in software engineering as part of a multidisciplinary product engineering team developing a technically advanced phased array satellite communications antennas.
  • Monitor and apply best practice software engineering methodologies and tools within the software engineering team.
  • Work with other team members to perform cost and performance trade studies to ensure the optimal design solution.
  • Coach and mentor less experienced software engineers to enhance our software engineering discipline
  • Identify and implement continuous improvements associated with the software development lifecycle. Author and maintain processes as required.
  • Independently manage and act as Technical Lead on smaller projects.

Organisational responsibilities

  • Design and implement C firmware and application software on embedded STM32 devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment
  • Design, develop, code, test and debug system software
  • Review code and design
  • Analyse and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources
  • Integrate and validate new product designs
  • Support software QA and optimize I/O performance
  • Provide post production support
  • Interface with hardware design and development
  • Assess third party and open source software
  • Maintain appropriate documentation

Essential qualifications and skills

  • Postgraduate engineering or undergraduate Computer Science degree
  • Ability to drive a culture of quality and personal accountability through development and delivery teams.
  • Strong people and management skills to interact with staff, colleagues, cross-functional teams and third parties.
  • Embedded real-time software development (10+ years)
  • C/C++
  • RTOS (any)
  • Unit testing
  • Debugging

Desirable

  • Experience developing product for the commercial aerospace sector.
  • Experience of software integration of Ku or Ka band electronically steered phased array antennas.
  • ARM Cortex-M architecture (CMSIS)
  • Network Management
  • RF Comms
  • Git
  • JIRA
  • Test Driven Development
  • Websockets and other Web technologies
  • Embedded Web UI
  • Bootloaders
  • Encryption



All the benefits you'd expect from an industry leader

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus scheme
  • Contributory pension
  • Life insurance at 4X annual salary
  • Flexible working
  • 25 days' holiday (plus recognised public holidays) and holiday purchase scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Training – continuing professional development to enable our people to succeed
  • Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
  • WeCare – access to 24/7 online GP

Overseas candidates welcome, generous relocation package

  • Sponsorship available on some roles – check vacancies
  • Visa application support and advice for you and your dependants
    • Full access to immigration consultant to assist with application process
    • Visa fees paid in full for employee + up to three dependants
  • Immigration health surcharge (IHS) covered for employee and up to three dependants for the length of the visa
  • Interest-free loans for employees with no prior UK residency – to help with essential purchases on arrival
  • Ongoing advice, support group and buddy scheme with other employees who have recently moved to the UK

London Technology Centre:

  • Based in modern, open-plan offices in the vibrant area of Hatton Garden, with great views of the City of London from several spacious balconies with outdoor seating.
  • Excellent transport connections: Farringdon, City Thameslink and Kings Cross St Pancras overground stations within walking distance; Chancery Lane and Farringdon tube stations within a five-minute walk.
  • Showers, cycle racks, lockers and a coffee shop on site. Workspace networking and social events throughout the year.
  • With the City, Covent Garden and Embankment close by, there's plenty to do at lunchtimes and after work.
  • Leather Lane street food market is right on our doorstep, with the usual chains close by.


For further information on how to future-proof your satcom solution, contact us here