Systems Engineer - Military Satellite Communication Systems (d/f/m)

Overview

For Airbus Defence & Space in Taufkirchen, we are looking for a Systems Engineer - Military Satellite Communication Systems (d/f/m).

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Responsibilities

• Requirements engineering with DOORS in the area of the 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 incl. IT infrastructure and data centers)
• Analysis of end-to-end communications performance including the user segment over digital and 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 preparation of operational requirements for space and ground segments with dedicated systems engineers
• Provide technical support to project managers on planning, contractual changes and risk & opportunities identification

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics or other related Engineering disciplines
• Excellent knowledge of military satellite communication systems (preferably with heritage on SATCOMBw) with > 10 years of experience
• Profound knowledge of satellite communications engineering, including technical interfaces, data flow (user and management data), and 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)

Company & Employment Details

Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Chief Engineering & Architecture

Location: Taufkirchen near Munich, Germany

This job requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Airbus is committed to equal opportunities for all and welcomes applications irrespective of background. No monetary recruitment fees; report impersonation to

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