SATCOM RF Communications Systems Engineer (d/f/m)

SATCOM RF Communications Systems Engineer (d/f/m)

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Program Description

Airbus Defence & Space is working on a new satellite-based communication system. The constellation of satellites will offer connectivity to the customer, allowing connecting elements through satellite RF and optical links. The system consists of the space segment (geostationary satellites) and the ground segment. The ground segment will be composed of a set of tools that allow the customer to establish links and monitor the mission execution, actively managing antenna parameters as well as payload and ground channel connectivity settings to reach the needed coverage and performances.

Task Description

As a Senior RF Communications Systems Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, integration and validation of the system that allows the mission management. Responsibilities include:

• Define and analyze customer requirements and contribute to the definition of the adequate system and software requirements, ensuring robustness and compatibility with existing software modules.
• Define system architecture, with particular focus on the payload and traffic models and their inclusion in the software architecture.
• Support coordination of subcontractors, with particular focus on the system design phase.
• Conduct analysis on system non-conformances, discrepancies and waivers.
• Analyze data from validation tests to determine whether systems and processes meet required criteria and specifications.

Skills Required

Background and experience:

• Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Aerospace or other related Engineering.
• Experience in designing and optimizing mission management systems for ground segments, focusing on customer link configuration.
• Experience with ground station systems and RF paths for ground segments, including RF front-ends, signal processing systems, transmission and reception components, amplifiers, filters, and frequency converters.
• Experience in link planning for ground-to-space and ground-to-ground communications, including link budget, scenario planning, data rate calculation, and related RF parameter conversions.
• Experience with ground infrastructure and facilities supporting space and ground segment operations.
• Experience with ECSS review processes.
• Knowledge of modern systems engineering techniques and tools (MBSE, DOORS, EA, CAMEO) is a plus.
• Knowledge of IT virtualization techniques as well as software development workflow and architecture principles is a plus.
• Knowledge of AGILE development lifecycle (Kanban, SCRUM) is a plus.
• Ability to operate and efficiently communicate in a multinational team organization.
• Language skills: English fluent, German language skills are advantageous.

Employment Information

Employment Type: Permanent.

Experience Level: Professional.

Job Family: Sub-system development.

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statements

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