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Deep Space Communications Engineer
Keeps spacecraft in contact with Earth across millions of miles
£55k–£115k Space race
What it involves
Designs high-gain antennas, signal processing and error correction systems that maintain reliable communication with probes and crewed missions far beyond Earth orbit.
Skills & knowledge needed
RF communicationsSignal processingDeep space network protocolsSystems engineeringMathematics
Why it's emerging now
Lunar and Mars missions are multiplying, and deep space communication capacity is a bottleneck.
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