SATCOMBw Overarching Systems Engineer - Satellite Communication System (d/f/m)

Overview

SATCOMBw Overarching Systems Engineer - Satellite Communication Systems (d/f/m). The department is developing satellite communication systems for civil and military customers and is the overall engineering authority for SATCOMBw.

For Airbus Defence & Space in Taufkirchen, we are looking for a SATCOMBw Overarching Systems Engineer - Satellite Communication Systems (d/f/m). As an Overarching Systems Engineer, you will work on the concept, design, development and technical requirements of system upgrades and modifications of the SATCOMBw Satellite Communication System and its related program upgrades for the German armed forces. You will be responsible for the alignment of the different system modifications and upgrades of the Systemverbund SATCOMBw and will work closely with the Chief Engineers and Lead Systems Engineers of the major system upgrades of the space segment as well as the ground and user infrastructure. You will also be responsible for the overall system performance including the user segment and for supervising the acceptance of major system upgrades to ensure meeting the overall system requirements.

During routine operations, you will be involved in maintaining system performance over the lifetime and proposing system improvements and necessary extensions and modifications to keep it state-of-the-art. You will participate in system anomaly boards as the technical authority to support the technical resolution of issues.

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

• Requirements engineering with DOORS in the area of satellite communication systems, space and ground segments as well as lower levels
• Conduct and follow-up conceptual design activities in the area of satellite communications lead systems engineering, including requirement, interface, user data and management data flow within the ground segment as well as TM/TC interfaces and interfaces to the customer
• Establishment of requirements for satellite systems, space and ground segments and their items (e.g., modern digital payloads, ground stations, mission operation center, spacecraft control center, payload control center, networks including IT infrastructure and data centers)
• Analysis of end-to-end communications performance including the user segment over digital as well as transparent payloads
• Lead the elaboration of system trade-offs in the area of satellite communications systems and be in charge of the overall system architecture definition
• Lead the elaboration of verification and validation concepts at the overall systems level and support relevant tests
• Collaborate on elaborating the operations concept and prepare operational requirements for the space and ground segment with dedicated systems engineers
• Provide technical support to project managers on planning, contractual changes and risk & opportunities identification

Desired Skills And Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics or related Engineering disciplines
• Excellent knowledge of military satellite communication systems (preferably with heritage on SATCOMBw)
• Profound knowledge of satellite communications engineering, including technical interface, data flow (for user and management data) as well as TM/TC engineering (secure and unsecured) and user traffic
• Strong knowledge of communication engineering including RF link budgets and antenna designs
• Strong experience in software based systems, networks and IT infrastructure
• Profound experience in modern Digital Payload-, Ground Station-, Spacecraft Control Center and Payload Control Center engineering
• Experience in design, development, integration, verification, operations of Satellite Communications Systems and related processes and procedures
• Experience in leading a multi-national engineering team
• Business fluency in English and German (minimum C2 for both)

Benefits and Corporate Information

• Attractive salary and special payments
• 30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions
• Upskilling opportunities and international development prospects
• Employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, insurance subsidies, public transport subsidies and other employee benefits
• On-site facilities: Kindergarten close to the site, medical services, canteen and gym
• Flexible working arrangements and support for work-life balance
• Diversity and inclusive environment with many nationalities

Other Information

Airbus is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications irrespective of background. By submitting your CV or application you consent to Airbus storing information for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will be used by Airbus. This role is permanent and at a professional experience level within the Chief Engineering & Architecture job family.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type: Permanent

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

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