Satellite Telecommunication System Engineer

Overview
Telespazio Belgium has more than 45 years of experience in Space Operations Service & Engineering activities. We support major European programs and contribute to the success of ambitious missions by working on the ground to connect Earth with space. Our client base includes the European Space Agency (ESA), and ESTEC in the Netherlands is a primary site. We provide permanent contracts with benefits, a competitive salary, a relocation package, and strong employee support.

Telespazio Belgium operates an on-site service at ESTEC in the Netherlands and is seeking a highly skilled Satellite Telecommunication System Engineer to work there.

Candidates must be eligible for a security personal clearance from an EU Member State national security administration.

Responsibilities
What is expected from you:

Support ESA in satellite telecommunication system analysis and simulation. The activities include:

Assistance in preparation of invitation to tenders related to ESA R&D.

Support the management of industrial R&D activities in the areas of system design, analysis and simulations.

Support internal hands-on technical analysis on subjects related to future SATCOM systems.

Support the preparation of the R&D technology roadmaps in satellite telecom network protocols, architectures and systems.

Support ESA-wide projects in the area of telecommunication systems and technologies.

Qualifications
What you offer:

Master's degree / PhD (preferable) in Telecommunication or Electrical engineering.

Strong background in satellite communication systems and technologies, particularly for maritime and aeronautical services.

Experience in satellite system and network simulations.

Good knowledge of the 3

GPP 5G protocol.

At least 2 years of relevant work experience in telecommunications, including:

System-level analysis of satellite telecommunication networks

End-to-end Physical/MAC layer analysis and simulations

Knowledge of SATCOM related standards

Knowledge of MATLAB and other programming languages such as Julia, Python, C++.

Benefits

A competitive salary

30 days of paid annual leave, plus ESTEC closure days including public holidays (~12 days) based on a 40-hour week

Hybrid working scheme (3 days in the office and 2 days remote in the Netherlands)

Flexible working hours; you are in charge of your own schedule within core hours

Fully paid extensive health insurance

A good pension scheme with no personal contribution

Career development (Coursera membership + training budget)

Travel allowance

Extensive relocation package

Location
You will be working within ESTEC, the European Space Agency’s offices in the Netherlands as a contractor for Telespazio Belgium. We do not require on-site presence full-time, however you will have to relocate to the Netherlands for this position.

Check out the ESTEC site here: esa.int//ESTEC

When to apply
Final date to receive applications: ASAP

Please note that interviews will be held via Teams.

We look forward to receiving your application for this position!

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