Research And Development Specialist for Satellite Communications (PhD Researcher)

Research And Development Specialist for Satellite Communications (PhD Researcher)

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The Universität der Bundeswehr München is a leading research institution in the field of air and space research. With the Munich Center for Space Communications , the University hosts Germany’s largest and most versatile experimental satellite ground station and Over-The-Air test facility for next-generation SATCOM technologies. As such, the university offers unparalleled working conditions for outstanding research in the exciting and rapidly growing market of satellite and space communications:

The research center SPACE and the Munich Center for Space Communications have been awarded a grant issued by the German Government to perform a small satellite mission. Until 2026, the mission called SeRANIS (Seamless Radio Access networks for Internet of Space; ) will demonstrate various radio communication technologies on a small satellite platform. The communication technologies include advanced beamforming and precoding for 6G networks, robust and resilient IoT and LPWAN technologies as well as optical / laser communications and artificial intelligence methods.

We are currently looking for 2 highly motivated PhD students / doctoral candidates or senior researcher who are keen to be part of our research team

Research Areas

• Advanced signal processing algorithms and innovative network architectures for modern communication systems.
• Machine learning, deep learning, and Artificial Intelligence techniques applied to wireless and satellite communication links.
• Satellite-based beyond-5G/6G communication networks , including non-terrestrial network (NTN) integration.
• Massive machine-type communications (mMTC) and emerging concepts for the Internet of Space .

Your Role

• Developing novel algorithms, architectures, or analytical methods to address key open research challenges in next-generation satellite communication systems.
• Publishing your research results in high-impact journals and presenting them at leading international conferences.
• Contributing to ongoing research projects , including the preparation of technical project deliverables and reports.
• Supporting the supervision and mentoring of Master’s students , especially in topics aligned with your research.

Your Profile

• A Master’s degree in Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or a closely related field, ideally with a focus on wireless or satellite communications.
• Strong programming skills , preferably in MATLAB; experience with Python or C++ is an additional advantage.
• A solid foundation in optimization methods , machine learning , and/or relevant algorithmic tools.
• Excellent English communication skills , both written and spoken.
• A high level of commitment, strong teamwork abilities, and well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

For all PhD candidates we offer cutting-edge research opportunities, a highly motivated multi-cultural team with great team spirit and cohesion, a full-time position (at least 58,000.00 € p. a.), and a welcoming work environment.

If you are a space enthusiast we strongly invite you to submit your application to . Your application should include your CV, a university transcripts of records, and your personal letter of intent. According to federal regulations, severely disabled applicants with equal qualification and aptitude are given preferential consideration.

Contact: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Knopp, MBA

Director Munich Center for Space Communications

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KEYWORDS: 5G, 6G, NTN, 3GPP, AI, ML, SATCOM, Satellite, Wireless, Connectivity, IoT