Lead Payload Systems Engineer
Chroma Recruitment Ltd
Didcot · posted 10 August 2026
Salary
£100,000 a year
Location
Didcot, Oxfordshire
Category
Management and Consultancy
A leading space technology organisation is looking to add a Lead Payload Systems Engineer to their growing UK Space team. Chroma are supporting the search to help meet increasing demand across next-generation satellite communications, RF payload and antenna system development programmes.
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.
This role offers the opportunity to lead the design, integration and development of future GEO and advanced satellite payload systems, working across end-to-end communications architectures, RF payloads, antenna systems and ground infrastructure.
It's an excellent opportunity for a Lead Payload Systems Engineer who enjoys technical leadership and wants to influence the development of cutting-edge space communications technologies.
This role is based onsite in Stevenage or Didcot.
Lead Payload Systems Engineer Requirements:
10+ years' experience
Payload experience - ESSENTIAL
Experience working to space industry standards such as ECSS
Strong background in communications satellite design, including RF payload systems, antenna design and digital payload architectures
Ability to develop and analyse end-to-end system requirements and perform technical trade studies
If you have the required skills and experience for this Payload Systems Engineer role, then please get in touch ASAP with an up-to-date copy of your CV. You can apply directly or contact Aleesha Purdy. xwzovoh
If this role isn't of interest but you know someone who could be a good fit, Chroma Recruitment operates a referral scheme.
← Back to job search
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.
This role offers the opportunity to lead the design, integration and development of future GEO and advanced satellite payload systems, working across end-to-end communications architectures, RF payloads, antenna systems and ground infrastructure.
It's an excellent opportunity for a Lead Payload Systems Engineer who enjoys technical leadership and wants to influence the development of cutting-edge space communications technologies.
This role is based onsite in Stevenage or Didcot.
Lead Payload Systems Engineer Requirements:
10+ years' experience
Payload experience - ESSENTIAL
Experience working to space industry standards such as ECSS
Strong background in communications satellite design, including RF payload systems, antenna design and digital payload architectures
Ability to develop and analyse end-to-end system requirements and perform technical trade studies
If you have the required skills and experience for this Payload Systems Engineer role, then please get in touch ASAP with an up-to-date copy of your CV. You can apply directly or contact Aleesha Purdy. xwzovoh
If this role isn't of interest but you know someone who could be a good fit, Chroma Recruitment operates a referral scheme.