Senior Data Link Communication Research Engineer

Senior Data Link Communication Research Engineer Next-Gen Space Systems The Company Join an innovative engineering organisation developing the next generation of high-performance communication technology for space platforms. The team is scaling rapidly and building new capabilities across software, embedded systems, and advanced radio/networking architectures. You'll work alongside specialists in a collaborative, engineering-driven environment focused on solving real-world technical challenges. The Role We are seeking a Senior Data Link Communication Research Engineer to help shape and implement the L2 communication stack within a new spaceborne system. You'll contribute to embedded firmware, protocol development, link-layer optimisation and early hardware bring-up across a modern SoC/FPGA platform. This is a hands-on position where you'll have real ownership over architecture, performance, and the evolution of the in-orbit comms stack. Key Responsibilities Develop L2 firmware, protocols and low-level embedded drivers Architect embedded firmware in C/C++ across RTOS, Linux and bare-metal environments Collaborate with RF, FPGA, software and hardware engineering teams Validate, test and improve proprietary communication techniques Support bring-up, integration and system-level verification of new hardware platforms Experience & Skills We'd particularly like to hear from engineers with: 5+ years of embedded systems experience, ideally in high-reliability or mission-critical domains Strong C/C++ skills for real-time/embedded systems Background in L1/L2 communications, DSP, or protocol stack development Experience with modern comms standards (e.g. CCSDS, DVB-S2(X), GSE, TM/TC, AOS, etc.) Familiarity with MATLAB, Python/Bash and lab equipment (JTAG, spectrum analysers, VNAs, etc.) Bonus points for: FPGA/SoC exposure, Rust/Python development, or a passion for space technology. What's on Offer Competitive salary (£90,000) depending on experience Hybrid working (several days per week onsite) Work on a next-generation communications system High ownership and technical influence Strong culture of collaboration, exploration and engineering autonomy What's Next? Interested? Please apply with your CV or reach out to Daniel Salway at CleanTech Talent for a confidential discussion. CleanTech Talent is the exclusive recruitment partner for this position.