Payload Controller and Downlink Leader

Darwin Recruitment are currently hiring for a Payload Controller and Downlink Leader on behalf of a business in Poland that are operating a constellation of synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) satellites and high-resolution radar imaging of the Earth’s surface available day or night and in all weather conditions since 2014. As the Payload Controller and Downlink Leader, you’ll oversee the design, integration, and operation of mission-critical electronics responsible for data acquisition and high-speed communications. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team to develop next-generation payload control systems that combine electronics, firmware, mechanical, and thermal aspects, ensuring robust performance from orbit to ground. This role is both deeply technical and highly strategic: you’ll drive end-to-end ownership, guide architecture decisions, and ensure the seamless operation of the companys downlink and payload systems across their fleet.