TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM ENGINEER

We are looking for a telecommunication system engineer to:

• Carry out the COM related activities on D-Orbit spacecraft, following the whole subsystem lifecycle.
• Design and develop the subsystem, coordinating with system engineering.
• Manage technical data exchanges with suppliers.
• Overview prototyping and engineering activities up to subsystem qualification.
• Participate in AIV of flight model and support operations from mission setup to in-flight COM testing and maintenance.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of a COM System Engineer on a spacecraft during the entire duration of a mission typically include:

• Top-level design and requirements definition, starting from mission and payload requirements,
• Detailed COM system and operation design and verification, coordinating with the rest of the spacecraft system and subsystems,
• Subsystem modules (TRX, antennas, harness, etc.) definition and procurement. Activities might include design, prototyping, testing and manufacturing of in-house developed hardware or technical support to selection, procurement and acceptance of third party supplied items,
• LEOP and commissioning of COM subsystem,
• Authoring of Technical documents,
• Managing Link budget,
• Executing RF finite-element pattern analysis.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Knowledge of system engineering basics;
• Proficient in MATLAB / Simulink signal processing toolbox;
• Knowledge of network protocols like TCP/IP and A/D RF modulation techniques;
• Confidence in drafting and handling link budgets;
• Knowledge of wireless communication and signal processing;
• Knowledge of antenna design;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Proactive attitude and ability to work in team and individually;
• Knowledge of software-defined radios (SDR) technologies and GNU Radio toolkit is an asset;
• Hands-on experience (like as radio-amateur) would be valued;
• Proficiency in usage of ANSYS HFSS finite-element simulator is a strong asset;
• Knowledge of ECSS standard like the E-ST-50 series is an asset;
• Knowledge of embedded software is also considered important.

Education

• Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent,) preferably in Telecommunication or Electronic Engineering.

Language

• Full professional proficiency of English language is mandatory;