DSP Communications Engineer

With our groundbreaking satellite 5G constellation OQ Technology is a global leader in satellite IoT connectivity and next-generation non-terrestrial network (NTN) services. As the first company to seamlessly integrate standardized cellular technology with satellites OQ Technology is transforming how connected devices communicate beyond the reach of terrestrial networks.

Our technology enables secure scalable IoT connectivity for industries including Oil & Gas Utilities Mining Agriculture Maritime Logistics Transport and Environmental Monitoring helping organizations monitor and manage critical assets anywhere in the world.

As we continue to develop the payload for our satellite missions we are looking for an experienced DSP Communications Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team at our facility in Luxembourg. You will be the DSP Communications Engineer for the project and will be responsible for the DSP software and algorithm design for the telecommunication payload of OQ Technologys first satellite mission. You will also work closely with a multi-disciplinary team and partially manage external partner activities.

• Work with a multi-disciplinary team with a wide range of skill sets including but not limited to: software development firmware development algorithms development data analysis and RF design for 3GPP standardized communication stacks.
• Explore modern wireless and Telecommunication standards.
• Explore modern techniques and unconventional methods for algorithm design and problem solving.
• Identify requirements participate in design & specification generation activities.
• Design and implement of digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for communication applications.
• Generate creative technically sound solutions and rapidly prototype them to support proof-of-concept experiments.
• Model simulate and Implement DSP algorithms in FPGAs from MATLAB and/or C/C or Python or equivalent languages.
• Collaborate with and partially manage external partners on the FPGA software design and development activities.
• Participate in project management and planning activities.
• Contribute to ESA management and technical documentation for project reviews.

• Electronics/Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• 3 years of experience as R&D Engineer for real-time DSP algorithms for digital communication systems / Telecommunication systems in a related industry or academia.
• Experience in wireless celluar standards such as 3GPP 4G / 5G / NB-IoT.
• Proven experience using industry standard simulation tools such as MATLAB and/or C/C.
• Good knowledge of scripting languages such as Shell Python etc.
• Experience with current telecommunication standards.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• EU citizenship or residence permit.

Desirable Knowledge

• Ph.D. in Electronics/Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Experience and contributions in one or more of the following telecommunications standards: IEEE ETSI ATIS 3GPP GSMA ITU etc.
• Experience with Software defined radio (SDR).
• Experience with communication modem design and development.
• Experience in satellite communication.
• Knowledge of VHDL/ Verilog for RTL design and verification.
• Demonstrated technical lead and/or project management experience.
• Self-starter and pro-active.
• Ability to adapt to change in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

Additional Information

As part of the recruitment process candidates may be required to provide a criminal record certificate issued within the last three (3) months.

OQ Technology is an innovative company and a front runner in the global race of building a global satellite constellation for Internet-of-Things communication. We work closely with the European Space Agency government institutes and our global customers. At our company you will have a great opportunity to overtake large responsibility to build and innovate from scratch. You will be at the centre of decision making and will interface directly with industry and business professionals all around the world an opportunity which is rarely offered in traditional corporates.

Thanks to low income tax benefits in Luxembourg we offer a very attractive and competitive compensation package for individuals and families. Luxembourg represents an attractive place for expats with a diverse international atmosphere.

We offer a great opportunity for you to grow and develop and make your dreams come true. If you are looking for a challenge and looking for being part of new technology innovation in the world of satellite telecommunications OQ Technology is the right place to be.