Principal Systems EngineerSouthampton3-Month ContractPaying 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 completionWorking closely with other members of the waveform team across airborne communication projects as required to develop and deliver our waveformsDisplaying good team working behaviours and taking a responsibility to manage your own workload in conjunction with the teamEngaging 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 preferred).An understanding of RF communication system hardware implementation (such as transmitters, receivers, filters, and software-defined radi