Satellite Communication Payload Engineer [26188]

As part of a dynamic team at ESA/ECSAT you will have the following responsibilities:

• Support the development of innovative telecommunications satellite technologies and products;
• Contribute to technology and product development activities across a broad range of satellite communication applications;
• Participate in the definition maintenance and control of technical requirements specifications and associated documentation;
• Support the evaluation negotiation monitoring and management of development contracts and related activities;
• Prepare status reports work plans technical documentation and review materials for key stakeholders;
• Collaborate with technical experts and project teams across multiple telecommunications initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends emerging technologies and market developments within the satellite communications sector;
• Support ARTES programme activities including market intelligence socioeconomic analysis risk identification and project lifecycle management;

Qualifications :

• Masters degree (or equivalent) in Engineering Physics Telecommunications Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline;
• Minimum of 4 years experience in the development design manufacturing or testing of aerospace and/or telecommunications satellite equipment and subsystems;
• Strong understanding of low-level technical solution definition and implementation within complex engineering environments;
• Proven expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Satellite payload hardware and onboard processing system architectures;
  • End-to-end satellite communications systems engineering;
• Experience or knowledge of spacecraft platform subsystems would be considered an advantage including:
  • Propulsion systems
  • Electrical power systems
  • AOCS (Attitude and Orbit Control Systems)
  • TT&C systems
  • Onboard data processing units
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within multicultural international teams;
• Strong communication stakeholder management and problem-solving skills;
• Eligibility to obtain ESA/EU Security Clearance;
• Fluent English both written and spoken.

Additional Information :

We currently have two opportunities available one based in Harwell UK and one in Noordwijk Netherlands.

If you think you have what it takes for this job please send your CV in English to Andres Izquierdo Gallego by clicking on the button Apply for this job quoting job DE-HP-26188.

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

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Last apply date: 09/11/2026!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time