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Communications Systems Engineer

Job in Portsmouth, Hampshire County, PO5, England, UK
Listing for: Airbus S.A.S.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-19
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

This role will suit a Systems Engineer with experience from one of the following industries: SATCOM, Aerospace, Automotive, Automation / Packaging, Mining, Robotics, Space, or Manufacturing. You will be joining a small multi-disciplinary team (Electrical, Software, RF, Mechanical). As a team, you will be developing Maritime Satellite Communications systems. This role involves long-term, complex projects, coordinating with procurement and 3rd party suppliers and managing design baselines.

Career progression to Systems Design Authority is available. How will you contribute to the team…

  • Support with the detailed development of Maritime Mil Sat Com  systems, developing architectural concepts and designs in response to technical specifications. You will also support solving issues with design.
  • Define the performance allocation between the various components of the architecture configuration.
  • Deliver outputs from assigned project work packages within cost, schedule and quality requirements.
  • Interpret customer requirements and Interface directly with the programme and customer team, to demonstrate technical competence and credibility in our solutions.
  • Act as a technical lead for subcontractor and supplier technical developments.
    Strong level of experience of System Engineering is required
  • Ability to prepare technical documentation
  • Experience of quality and assurance management processes.
  • Experience of Research and Development (R&D) / Research and Technology (R&T) activities., This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.
    Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to  At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
  • Financial Reward:
    Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
  • Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL
  • Personal Development:
    Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
  • Health & Wellbeing:
    Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates
  • Family and Caregiving:
    Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100%), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
  • Inclusive Environment:
    Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

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