Communication Systems & Technologies Engineer

We are looking for a ​Communication Systems & Technologies Engineer​ on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA) for their location in ​Noordwijk, Netherlands​.  

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at interview stage). 

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to: 

• Assist in preparation for invitations to a tender related to ESA R&D; 

• Support the management of industrial R&D activities in the areas of: satellite modem physical and link layer analysis, design, prototyping and testing, and SATCOM Systems and network analysis and simulations;

• Support internal hands-on technical analysis on subjects related to future SATCOM systems; 

• Support the preparation of the R&D technology roadmaps in the area of satellite telecom network protocols, architecture and systems; 

• Assist in coordination of telecom R&D activities of stagiaires and YGTs within the section; 

• Provide specific engineering support for space projects developed by ESA and/or by major European industries/operators; 

• Validate designs by means of analyses, simulations, laboratory testing and field trials (possibly in co-operation with third parties); 

• Design, implement and test tasks for technological projects. 

ATG is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment. 

Please ensure that your CV clearly explains how you meet the essential requirements. If it doesn’t align completely with the essential criteria, it could result in rejection. 

• A Master's Degree or PhD in Telecommunication or Electrical Engineering; 

• At least 4 years of experience in a relevant field; 

• Good knowledge of satellite telecommunication systems, 5G technologies, and physical layer; 

• Relevant work experience in the field of telecommunications covering the following: system level analysis of satellite telecommunication networks, and end-to-end Physical/MAC layer analysis and simulations;

• Good knowledge of SATCOM-related standards; 

• Knowledge of MATLAB and other programming languages such as Julia, Python, C++; 

• Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the EU; 

• Fluency in English both written and spoken.  

Please submit your application in English via the apply button below. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.