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

 

Senior Systems Design Engineer (Ku/Ka band)

Hanwha Phasor, the inventor of the ultra-low profile, active electronically steered phased array antenna for mobile satcom, is looking for an ambitious senior systems design engineer who wants to make his or her mark on next generation product. For us, this lies in the new frontier of flat panel antennas: inflight connectivity.

Low earth orbiting constellations are being commissioned from 2025 and this product must meet new and significantly higher bandwidth requirements than our existing product can, primarily in aero but with land and sea satcom connectivity in our sights.

The successful candidate will be required to take responsibility for devising fundamental architecture for a product that will be a world first.

While we have already pushed the boundaries of our current product’s architecture, you will help us make a yet bigger technology leap, designing an AESA which builds upon our world-leading dynamic beam tracking, while providing very wide instantaneous signal bandwidth.

This is a unique challenge in system architecture, algorithm development and understanding of the end-to-end satellite system.

In return, you will become the ultimate design authority for the world’s first flat panel antenna for aero markets.

There is an open and collaborative culture at Hanwha Phasor with numerous subject matter experts with whom to explore and develop concepts and solutions.

A framework for the system design is in place; while system integration and feature development work, plus the algorithms that lie at the heart of the product’s scalability, can be absorbed into your design from the current generation of product.

To put your name on a 250 MHz “up/down”, modem-agnostic, multi-orbit, multi-beam flat panel antenna with an easy GUI interface for communications on the move, you will work with colleagues from the best aerospace, defence and electronics names internationally.

These include some of the most gifted radio experts around at our headquarters in central London, plus top-notch colleagues in Cambridge working at the cutting edge of chip design, where our ASICs Centre of Excellence is based.

The successful candidate will be part of dynamic engineering team developing state-of-the-art technology that will revolutionise the way mobile communications are deployed for a market that stands to grow exponentially in the next 10 years.

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

  • Work with the Principal Systems Design Engineer to develop existing system architecture designs and derive new designs to meet future product requirements.
  • Deliver system and sub-system level modelling and analysis to predict performance to system requirement specifications.
  • Create system level and sub-system level requirement specifications, working with the wider engineering team and Principal Systems Design Engineer to capture and derive the requirements flow-down from product level to engineering functions.
  • Produce documentation, specifications and reports to an excellent standard to support quality assurance.
  • Support the wider technical deliverables required for product development, such as lifecycle management, methods development, peer reviews, procurement support and lab testing

Organisational responsibilities

 

  • Work with the engineering teams across multiple disciplines to integrate technology requirements into the systems, software, electrical and RF design.
  • Take responsibility for own projects and delivery to tight timescales, communicating through plans, presentations and written reports.
  • Lead small engineering teams and subcontractors for design, analysis and testing.
  • The role will be primarily based at the company’s London office, but periodic travel to an offsite testing facility in Essex will be required.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvements associated with the product development lifecycle. Author and maintain processes as required.

Essential qualifications and skills

  • A good first or Upper 2nd Class degree (BEng/MEng) in Engineering or equivalent work-based qualifications.
  • 3-5+ years in systems, RF and antenna product design.
  • Experience in systems simulation tool such as Matlab and SystemVue
  • Practical experience in the use of test equipment such as scopes, spectrum analysers, PNAs, VNAs, signal generators, power meters.

Desirable

  • Design and analysis of complex electro-mechanical systems
  • Experience of design and integration of Ka-band Electronically Steered Phased Array Antennas.
  • Electronic PCB and mechanical integration.
  • Software development using Python, C++ and Visual Basic



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