SATCOM Systems Engineer in NETHERLANDS

Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come.

On behalf of ESA, we are looking for a Satellite Communication Systems Engineer to work at European Space Agency’s premises (ESTEC) in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

About ESTEC

The European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) is the European Space Agency’s (ESA) base in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. As ESA’s largest test centre, it is responsible for the majority of space technology and spacecraft development through varying phases of production.

Tasks and activities

The scope of work will include:

• Contributing to the preparation of invitation to tenders related to ESA R&D.
• Being part of the activities and contracts technical follow-up.
• Support internal hands-on technical analysis on subjects related to future SATCOM systems.
• Advising the management of industrial R&D activities in the areas of:

-Satellite modem physical and link layer analysis, design, prototyping and testing.

-SATCOM Systems and network analysis and simulations.

• Providing specific engineering support to space projects developed by ESA and/or by major European industries/operators.

Skills and experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• A Master’s degree in Telecommunication Engineering with particular emphasis on digital transmissions from the physical and MAC layer perspective.
• Strong technical background in telecommunication engineering and knowledge of the relevant communication protocols.
• Broad technical expertise in telecommunication networks design with particular emphasis on physical and link layer and good understanding of multiple access telecommunication protocols.
• Knowledge of satellite communication architectures and techniques.
• Experience in analysis and design of modern digital communication systems, coding and synchronization issues.
• Good knowledge and experience in the use of communication simulation software tools (e.g. Matlab, C++) and commercial simulators (STK, OPNET, NS-3).

The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:

• Knowledge of the main satellite and terrestrial telecom standards as well as the experience with communication system HW prototyping and testing (e.g. FPGA, DSP, GPU, micro-processors).
• A few years of work experience in the field of complex digital communications systems, sub-systems and networks.

Why should you apply?

• You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
• We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
• To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
• Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.
• We welcome applications from people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, all genders, LGBTQ+ individuals and ex-service personnel.

About Starion

Starion is one of two new legal entities rebranded from the RHEA Group, focused on space consultancy and space engineering services and solutions. Starion provides engineering expertise and solutions for space, defence and other critical infrastructures across Europe, pushing the boundaries of innovation. Our teams work on world-leading space projects that deliver the pioneering missions that provide us with the information and technologies we use today.

Starion offers over three decades of expertise in professional engineering services, developing and operating systems and solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. By combining space and system engineering with established and emerging technologies, such as AI and quantum, we produce innovative solutions that make a fundamental difference for our clients and for society.

Starion employees are located across Europe, close to our clients’ offices, enabling us to be responsive and agile. Our engineers and researchers are among the most trusted and respected in the industry, helping build space-based solutions that address major challenges on Earth such as civil security, climate change and deforestation.

How to apply

Looking to take your career to the next level or find out more details about this opportunity? Interested applicants can apply via this link or could also submit their CV and Cover Letter to Starion’s Recruitment team at careers@stariongroup.eu no later than 8July 2024.

Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above.