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

Senior RF Communications Systems Engineer

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 by a set of Tools which will allow the customer to establish links and monitor the Mission execution.

Such set of tools will allow to actively manage antenna parameters as well as payload and ground channels connectivity settings in order to reach the needed coverage and performances.

As a Senior RF Communications Systems Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, integration and validation of the System which will allow the Mission Management.

The System to be developed consists of a set of Tools which allow the simulation, commanding ad monitoring of the Ground Segment, as well as the overall traffic configuration.

Your range of tasks will cover the entire System / Software Development lifecycle, from Requirements definition, System Design and IVV. Your activities will be performed in close cooperation with the System Engineers, the SW Architect, the SW developers and the sub-contractors.

The holder of this position will be located at Ottobrunn and reports to the Project Lead Engineer.

Your tasks:

• Define and analyse customer requirements and contribute to the definition of the adequate System and Software Requirements, ensuring robustness and compatibility with the already existing software modules.
• Define System Architecture, with particular focus on the Payload and Traffic Models and their inclusion in the Software Architecture.
• Support the coordination of the subcontractors, with particular focus on the System Design phase.
• Conduct analysis on System non-conformances, discrepancies and waivers
• Analyse data from validation tests to determine whether systems and processes meet required criteria and specifications

Skills required:

• 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 multi-national team organisation
• Language skills: English fluent, German language skills are advantageous

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Sub-system development <JF-EN-EQ>

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