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Communications Systems
Talking to space — and making sure it talks back. Our Communications team builds and tests the systems that transmit, receive and keep the mission in sync.
On LISAT-01
Closes the link between the spacecraft and the ground stations that receive LISAT-01 telemetry and AIS data.
What we do
Inside the department
The Communications Systems department ensures that the CubeSat correctly transmits and receives the information the mission depends on.
The department is divided into two main areas: antenna design and RF systems.
Engineering areas
- RF engineering
- Antenna design
- Link budgets
- SDR
- Ground stations
Key responsibilities
Link budget analysis
Antenna design and characterisation
RF front-end selection and testing
Ground station operation and support
Communications documentation and verification
People
5 people in COMMS
Department leaders
- Lead
Team members
Teresa Varandas
Secondary Ground Station
LEEC · Year 1 · IST
Vasco Petinga
Software Building
LEIC · Year 2 · IST
Joining this department
What new members work on
Typical first tasks
- Link budget support
- Ground test assistance
- Documentation and verification
Useful to have
- RF basics
- Communications
- Documentation
Join us
Want to work on COMMS?
Applications open once or twice a year. Tell us what you want to build and we will let you know when the next cycle starts.